文档介绍：KNOWLEDGE ACQUISITION FROM FOREIGN PARENTS IN
INTERNATIONAL JOINT VENTURES: AN EMPIRICAL
EXAMINATION IN THE HUNGARIAN CONTEXT
Marjorie A. Lyles*
Indiana UniversitySchool of Business
Jane E. Salk**
GroupeESSEC
Abstract. In this paper we anizational characteristics,
structural mechanisms and contextual factors that influence knowledge
acquisition from the foreign parent in internationaljoint ventures(IJVs).
We in turn relate assessments of knowledge acquisition to IJV perform-
ance. The e from a survey of IJVs in the Hungarian context,
where learning and knowledge acquisition from the foreign parent is
thought to be particularly critical. Adaptation mechanisms, such as
capacity to learn, articulated goals, and structural mechanisms, such as
the provision of training, technology and managerial assistance by
foreign parents, all were positively associated with the degree to which
IJVs reported acquiring knowledge from their foreign parents. We also
found limited support for the belief that cultural conflicts can impede
knowledge acquisition, but only for two-party joint ventures with 50150
equity arrangements. We also looked at the relationship between
knowledge acquisition and different dimensions for evaluating IJV
performance. The relationship between knowledge acquisition and per-
formance was significant for all indicators of performance, through
knowledge acquisition from the foreign parent and anizational
characteristics hypothesized to enhance IJV knowledge acquisition
*ProfessorLyles is a full professorat the Indiana University School of Businesswhere she
teaches internationaland strategicmanagement courses. Her primaryresearch areas are on
organizationallearning and on global strategies,particularly joint venturesand new business
has publishedin AMR, ASQ, SMJ MIR, JMS, and others.
**JaneE. Salk (., Sloan School of Management,MIT) is AssociateProfessor of St