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Locally initiated and designed innovation and potential reverse transfer through selective bricolage at three MNC subsidiaries in China
Hong, Jacky F.L.1; Snell, Robin Stanley2
2022-11-22
Source PublicationR and D Management
ABS Journal Level3
ISSN0033-6807
Volume53Issue:2Pages:298-321
Abstract

Drawing on the concept of bricolage as ‘making do’ with and recombining limited resources for new purposes, our study analyzed how organization members in three MNC subsidiaries circumnavigated resource and market constraints to develop locally initiated and designed innovations in China. We developed two main contributions. First, the subsidiaries engaged selectively in bricolage, often combining it with ingénieuring, that is, formal, systematic methodologies, to bring innovations to fruition, and they could involve clients in the bricolage, through either convention-based or familiarity-based collaboration. The second contribution relates to reverse transfer of bricolage-based innovations, which was especially challenging for the focal subsidiaries as they lacked global R&D mandates. Gaining HQ approval at the outset or early stages of the project, respecting the boundaries and regulations set by the HQ, establishing the pragmatic legitimacy of the solutions, and demonstrating the innovated product or service during an HQ visit appeared to be essential for reverse transfer.

DOI10.1111/radm.12568
URLView the original
Indexed BySSCI
Language英語English
WOS Research AreaBusiness & Economics
WOS SubjectBusiness ; Management
WOS IDWOS:000888237300001
PublisherWILEY, 111 RIVER ST, HOBOKEN 07030-5774, NJ
Scopus ID2-s2.0-85143221222
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Document TypeJournal article
CollectionFaculty of Business Administration
DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND MARKETING
Corresponding AuthorHong, Jacky F.L.
Affiliation1.Faculty of Business Administration, University of Macau, Taipa, Avenida da Universidade, E22 S.A.R., Macao
2.Department of Management, Hang Seng University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
First Author AffilicationFaculty of Business Administration
Corresponding Author AffilicationFaculty of Business Administration
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Hong, Jacky F.L.,Snell, Robin Stanley. Locally initiated and designed innovation and potential reverse transfer through selective bricolage at three MNC subsidiaries in China[J]. R and D Management, 2022, 53(2), 298-321.
APA Hong, Jacky F.L.., & Snell, Robin Stanley (2022). Locally initiated and designed innovation and potential reverse transfer through selective bricolage at three MNC subsidiaries in China. R and D Management, 53(2), 298-321.
MLA Hong, Jacky F.L.,et al."Locally initiated and designed innovation and potential reverse transfer through selective bricolage at three MNC subsidiaries in China".R and D Management 53.2(2022):298-321.
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