数字化对跨国公司逆向知识转移的影响研究

A Study of the Impact of Digitization on Reverse Knowledge Transfer in MNEs

摘要: 在数字化时代，跨国公司的数字化水平和逆向知识转移作用变得尤为关键，它们构成了跨国公司获得持续竞争优势的基础。基于动态能力理论，本研究利用偏最小二乘结构方程(PLS-SEM)方法，实证分析数字化对逆向知识转移的影响机制。研究发现：1) 数字化对逆向知识转移存在显著的正向影响；2) 获取能力和吸收能力在数字化和逆向知识转移之间的中介作用显著，但是传递能力的中介作用并不显著，这可能是因为数字化技术的快速发展使得知识传递过程更加自动化和标准化。

Abstract: In the era of digitization, the level of digitization and the role of reverse knowledge transfer of multinational corporations (MNEs) have become particularly critical, and they form the basis for MNEs to gain sustainable competitive advantage. Based on the dynamic capability theory, this study empirically analyzes the impact mechanism of digitization on reverse knowledge transfer using the partial least squares structural equation (PLS-SEM) method. It is found that: 1) There is a significant positive effect of digitization on reverse knowledge transfer; 2) The mediating role of acquisitive and absorptive capabilities between digitization and reverse knowledge transfer is significant, but the mediating role of transferring capabilities is not significant, which may be attributed to the fact that the rapid development of digitization technology has made the process of knowledge transfer more automated and standardized.