Purpose

In today’s swiftly evolving and intensely competitive business landscape, organisations increasingly recognise the significance of cross-border collaborative partnerships. International Strategic Alliances (ISAs) have emerged as effective platforms to foster innovation and gain a competitive advantage. Within the context of the hotel industry, which epitomises international operations, this study aims to investigate the pivotal role of knowledge transfer (KT) in the performance of ISAs.

Design/methodology/approach

The research framework draws on the influence of technological drivers (TD), organisational drivers (OD) and individual drivers (ID) on successful KT within ISAs. By analysing data from managers and owners of international hotel businesses using Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA), this study empirically examines the relationships between these drivers and KT dynamics.

Findings

Findings highlight the direct impact of these drivers on KT and subsequent alliance performance. However, among these drivers, factors related to TDs, such as Web 2.0, knowledge management systems and IT infrastructure, generally received the highest values.

Originality/value

This study contributes to international business and knowledge management and sheds light on the intricate interactions between the drivers of KT and ISAs. The insights derived from this study provide a foundation for enhancing strategic alliance practices in a global context. By embracing KT mechanisms, organisations can harness collaborative potential, drive innovation and achieve sustainable growth.

中文翻译：

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解锁跨境知识转移动力：国际战略联盟的关键驱动力

 目的

在当今快速发展和竞争激烈的商业环境中，组织越来越认识到跨境合作伙伴关系的重要性。国际战略联盟 （ISA） 已成为促进创新和获得竞争优势的有效平台。在以国际运营为代表的酒店业的背景下，本研究旨在调查知识转移 （KT） 在 ISA 绩效中的关键作用。

设计/方法/方法

该研究框架借鉴了技术驱动因素 （TD）、组织驱动因素 （OD） 和个人驱动因素 （ID） 对 ISA 内 KT 成功的影响。通过使用验证性因素分析 （CFA） 分析来自国际酒店企业经理和所有者的数据，本研究实证地检验了这些驱动因素与 KT 动态之间的关系。

 发现

研究结果强调了这些驱动因素对 KT 和随后的联盟绩效的直接影响。然而，在这些驱动因素中，与 TD 相关的因素，例如 Web 2.0、知识管理系统和 IT 基础设施，通常获得最高值。

 原创性/价值

本研究有助于国际商业和知识管理，并阐明 KT 和 ISA 驱动因素之间错综复杂的互动。从这项研究中得出的见解为在全球范围内加强战略联盟实践提供了基础。通过采用知识转移机制，组织可以利用协作潜力，推动创新并实现可持续增长。