Knowledge Management Constraints and Operations of Multinational Companies in Developing Countries

Abstract

This exploratory study brought to fore a series of constraints to knowledge management deterrents and solutions as facilitators or enablers; lack of absorptive capacity, poor alignment between organization structure and the external environment, lack of timely access to information by managers, and non-interaction with staff training and development industries among others. There was theoretical exposition addressing these core issues and proposed solutions to managing these constraints or obstacles to knowledge management. This study used ex post facto research design of trend analysis. Heterogeneous knowledge bases and capabilities among firms were found to be firm-specific and major determinants of sustained competitive advantage. Healthy work relationships, work affiliation, and motivation for employees were concluded as core effective knowledge management enablers in Multinational enterprises (MNEs).