Purpose – We aim to better understand the factors that shape the intensity and perceived effectiveness of communication between heads of the manufacturing units of multinational corporations (MNCs). Design/methodology/approach – A series of interviews and a medium-size survey among...

The extant literature acknowledges the role of overseas subsidiaries in the growth and development of multinational companies (MNCs). Such subsidiaries are viewed as critical players in the innovation process at MNCs. Although this topic has gained importance, it remains largely under-researched...

Purpose The paper identifies the factors that shape the intensity and perceived effectiveness of communications between heads of manufacturing units of multinational corporations (MNCs). Design/methodology/approach The paper is based on a survey of heads of MNCs’ manufacturing subsidiaries in...