Résumés
Abstract
This paper addresses drivers behind whether foreign subsidiaries located in Japan possess single or multiple competences. We use an original database compiled by means of survey amongst foreign subsidiaries operating in the Japanese manufacturing sector. Results show that subsidiaries predominantly possess a sales & marketing competence, but some also have multiple competences in business functions and/or technological competences. Subsidiaries with greater autonomy, significant internal network relationships, and external business networks are more likely to demonstrate a wider range of key competences. The paper provides novel contributions, demonstrating that drivers show differences in explaining various competences, and exploring subsidiary competences in the unique Japanese host environment.
Keywords:
- Japan,
- Foreign subsidiary,
- Competences,
- Autonomy,
- Network relationships,
- Multinational enterprises
Résumé
Cet article examine les facteurs explicatifs des compétences des filiales étrangères au Japon. Nous utilisons des données résultant d’une enquête menée auprès des filiales étrangères dans le secteur manufacturier au Japon. Les résultats montrent que les filiales possèdent principalement une compétence en vente et en marketing, mais que certaines ont de multiples compétences dans les fonctions commerciales et /ou des compétences technologiques. Les filiales disposant d’une plus grande autonomie, de relations significatives de réseaux intra-firme et externes avec des partenaires commerciaux sont plus susceptibles de posséder de multiples compétences. Cet article enrichit la connaissance sur les moteurs des différentes compétences des filiales étrangères dans le cas spécifique du Japon.
Mots-clés :
- Japon,
- Filiales étrangères,
- Compétences,
- Autonomie,
- Relations de réseaux,
- Firmes multinationales
Resumen
Este artículo aborda los factores que determinan si las filiales extranjeras en Japón poseen competencias únicas o múltiples. Utilizamos una base de datos original recopilada mediante encuestas entre las filiales extranjeras operantes en el sector manufacturero japonés. Según los resultados las filiales poseen predominantemente una competencia de ventas y marketing, pero algunas también múltiples competencias comerciales y/o tecnológicas. Las filiales con mayor autonomía, importantes relaciones de redes internas y redes comerciales externas demuestran más frecuentemente una mayor gama de competencias clave. El artículo aporta nuevas contribuciones, demostrando que los impulsores presentan diferencias al explicar las distintas competencias, y explorando las competencias de las filiales en el singular entorno japonés.
Palabras clave:
- Japón,
- Filial extranjera,
- Competencias,
- Autonomía,
- Relaciones de redes,
- Empresas multinacionales
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