text archive of this journal is available at www.emeraldinsight.com/0969-6474.htm The role of culture on knowledge transfer: the case of the multinational corporation Leyland M. Lucas Department of Management and Business Administration‚ Morgan State University‚ Baltimore‚ Maryland‚ USA Abstract Purpose – This paper aims to look at the issue of culture’s role in knowledge transfer within multinational corporations (MNCs). Studies of MNCs have hinted at the importance of culture to the performance
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Throughout everyone’s journey through life they will experience at least one meaningful opportunity they had the privilege to take part in. These such experiences define who we are‚ which in turn grants us access to our mind that influences our own personal aspirations‚ educational‚ and career goals in the long term scale of life. It allows us to explore new levels of interest that we have not yet perceived before. Opportunities‚ such as a church mission trip‚ allowed me to broaden myself to be inspired
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Marathon of Words Writing is different among certain people. To me‚ writing is a marathon‚ slow and painful. I want to procrastinate the start of the race‚ but race towards the finish to get it over with. As I race towards the finish line I struggle‚ get distracted‚ and want to quit‚ but I know finishing the race is not only a relief but a sense of accomplishment. Unlike running‚ I like to write at night where my mind is a galaxy‚ ready to be explored to find the unknown writing skills that can
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A Hollywood Ending His backpack over his shoulder‚ my brother grips the paper tightly in his hand. While his feet shuffle across the hallway towards his room‚ a deep-rooted yell from the kitchen follows. Proceeding in reverse‚ he reaches our parents with curious eyes spotting his report card. As our parents stare‚ their faces slump into a shameful woe. “C’mon kiddo‚ you have the potential to get at least a few A’s next semester.” That single word. Potential. Most define the word as encountering a
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I have been drawing for as long as I can remember. I honestly don’t remember a time I didnt draw. But if I had to take my best guess‚ it would probably be around when I was four to five years old. I can remember being in kindergarten and whenever we had free time‚ the first thing I would do is get out a marker‚ colored pencils‚ and some paper and start drawing away. Of course it wasn’t very good at the time but it kept me occupied and brought me joy. Even when we got assignments‚ instead of doing
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Motivation letter Dear Sir/Madam‚ I ITIOLA IDOWU OLUWABUNMI‚ Research assistant at Politecnico di Torino‚ in the department of lands‚ environment and infrastructure‚ Torino‚ Italy and also at University of Ilorin‚ Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering till date. I graduated as a Civil Engineer in University of Ilorin‚ faculty of Engineering and Technology in Ilorin‚ Kwara State‚ Nigeria and have received a 5years Bachelor in Engineering degree and now a second level specialized master’s
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“I go to nature to be soothed and healed‚ and to have my senses put in order.” – John Burroughs Growing up while being raised by my dad has led to many adventures. He has taught me everything I have ever needed to know. From the time that I can remember he has always encouraged me to go outside and partake in something active. He began to take me hunting with him when I was just five years old. At that time I could not do much other than to sit and enjoy the view. Tagging along on his hunting excursions
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At an early age of seventeen‚ the decision I made to attend medical school‚ may have been the result of a motley combination of my interest in sciences and wanting to help society selflessly‚ all while having a respectable career. There was a spring in my step as I entered my first class at medical school‚ with the realization that even though the first few years maybe a roller coaster ride‚ there was a likelihood that the ride will be an intellectually rewarding and a practically fulfilling experience
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Trying to be the person everyone wants you to be is the hardest part of being a teenager. If I were to tell my younger siblings and friends one piece of advice upon entering high school to overcome this difficulty‚ I would advise them to be themselves. Although it is a cliche and it’s often overlooked‚ hearing this was crucial for me. High school is the time when most students discover their place in the world and being someone who they’re not makes that journey exponentially harder. High school
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“Make the most of yourself… for that is all there is of you.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson. I want to be a better person; the best way to better myself‚ I think‚ is by helping others. If I become a nurse‚ I’ll have the opportunity to help people everyday. I have to overcome family issues before I can start this process‚ However‚ I am staying positive by joining activities that make me blissful. If I become a nurse I will be able to help others. Helping others has always made me feel like a good person
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