Université de Fribourg

Functional competencies and their effects on performance of manufacturing companies in Vietnam

Nguyen, Thi Mai Anh ; Grünig, Rudolf (Dir.) ; Davoine, Eric (Codir.)

Thèse de doctorat : Université de Fribourg, 2008.

The manufacturing industry plays a key role in Vietnam (due to its labour advantage), generating jobs, contributing to social and political stability, and adding high value exports to help the balance payment. As Vietnam becomes more and more active in its pursuit of global economic integration, the entry of many foreign giants into its own domestic market will surely intensify the competition....

Université de Fribourg

Knowledge acquisition from foreign parents in international joint ventures in Vietnam

Phan, Thi Thuc Anh ; Grünig, Rudolf (Dir.) ; Helmig, Bernd (Codir.)

Thèse de doctorat : Université de Fribourg, 2007.

This research examines the relationships between International Joint Ventures’ (IJVs) knowledge acquisition from their foreign parents, factors determining knowledge acquisition, and IJV performance. Employing the knowledge-based theoretical perspective and drawing on previous research on knowledge and learning in IJVs, this research proposes an integrative conceptual model linking IJV...

Université de Fribourg

Strategische Verhaltensweisen unter Umfeldveränderungen und Unsicherheit : eine explorative Untersuchung auf der Grundlage von Case Research

Rohe, Anna ; Grünig, Rudolf (Dir.)

Thèse de doctorat : Université de Fribourg, 2017.

Companies face a variety of changes in their environment, causing industries and competitive arenas to change. Depending on the driving forces, the intensity and impact of these changes differ. The rate of change and the complexity of the business environment have been increasing for decades. As a result, the uncertainty for companies has also increased, creating major challenges. Due to the...