dc.contributor.author | Espedal, Bjarne | |
dc.contributor.author | Gooderham, Paul N. | |
dc.contributor.author | Jordahl, Atle | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2010-11-30T13:03:08Z | |
dc.date.available | 2010-11-30T13:03:08Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2010-09 | |
dc.identifier.issn | 1503-2140 | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/11250/166324 | |
dc.description.abstract | This working paper explores if Global Leadership Development programs (GLD programs) can be a vehicle for developing the social capital of Multinational Enterprises (MNEs) and ultimately enhance knowledge sharing across organizational units. Drawing on both qualitative interview and survey data from a Norwegian MNE, we argue that how and to what extent a GLD program can be a means for developing social capital that promotes cross-border knowledge sharing depends on how such a program is designed. We find one factor crucial for social capital development and knowledge sharing: the GLD program has to be based on an assumption that leadership is a function of the social resources and capabilities that are embedded in heedful and trustful relationships in organizations. Thus, a GLD program that is based on a traditional, individualistic conceptualization of leadership (associated with self-interests) does not lead to development of social capital. | en |
dc.language.iso | eng | en |
dc.publisher | SNF | en |
dc.relation.ispartofseries | Working paper | en |
dc.relation.ispartofseries | 2010:39 | en |
dc.title | Global leadership development programs as a means to develop the social capital necessary for knowledge sharing in multinational enterprises | en |
dc.type | Working paper | en |
dc.subject.nsi | VDP::Samfunnsvitenskap: 200::Økonomi: 210::Samfunnsøkonomi: 212 | en |