Transferring individuals who possess relevant knowledge from one organizational unit to another – a form of resource redeployment – may help to overcome impediments to knowledge transfer. Despite the promise of this mechanism, which often occurs through intra-firm geographic mobility,...

Business networks and strategic alliances in China : an introduction / Stewart Clegg, Yuan Wang, and Mike Berrell -- The nature of power, control, trust, and risk in international joint ventures / Mike Berrell -- The role of culture in international business relations / Jan Selmer -- Social...

Business Networks and Strategic Alliances in China addresses how knowledge transfer and innovation are interwoven within complex networks and how social capital contributes to the acquisition of crucial resources and business success in multi-type enterprises in China. The book explains how...