Open innovation: The challenge of integrating knowledge in bi-national projects

Celadon, K L; Sbragia, R

Abstract

Purpose – This paper seeks to evaluate the professional culture factors that are present in knowledge integration mechanisms in two selected open innovation cases.
Design/methodology/approach – In-depth case studies were conducted in two different expatriate groups, Embraer Brazilian workers (at Saab in Sweden) and Kuhn French workers (at Kuhn-MB in Brazil), in order to investigate their collaborative practices and professional cultures.
Findings – This study identified ten main professional cultural factors that were present in open innovation.
Research limitations/implications – The research is based on different large sized firms. Therefore, the findings may not be applied to SMEs.
Practical implications – This study provides information and is based on real factors that involve workers from different professional cultures in collaborative projects.
Originality/value – The factors described in this paper are based on the on-going collaborative practices at the studied organizations, and results are expected to contribute to the management literature and practitioners.

• Presentation Conference Type: Conference Paper (Published)
• Conference Name: British Academy of Management Conference 2018
• Start Date: Sep 4, 2018
• End Date: Sep 6, 2018
• Acceptance Date: Jul 1, 2018
• Publication Date: Oct 4, 2018
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• ISBN: 9780995641310
• Keywords: open innovation, knowledge integration, cross-cultural projects
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/859067
• Publisher URL: http://www.bam.ac.uk
• Additional Information: Title of Conference or Conference Proceedings : BAM 2018