National absorptive capacity and knowledge transfer processes in outward FDI. Case of the Russian industry of sawn goods production

Abstract

The research is aimed to reveal topics in knowledge transfer process which were examined before in appliance to the industry throughout the case analysis and especially those which consider the aspect of national absorptive capacity in states that were not examined before properly. Based on the previous researches on national absorptive capacity assessment, and especially those that are supposed to be fundamental in the topic, we introduce the instrument for comparative analysis, using particular parameters, which can be used by third parties as well. The industry analysis was conducted as well in order to reveal the most attractive national sectors for development based on particular parameters. The company for the case analysis was selected based on presence of experience in international sphere and outstanding particular performance indicators. The case analysis results are presented in a form of the list of undertaken actions of the industrial best performer created in alignment with primarily conducted research on theoretical studies. The results can be also perceived as the essential implementations for inner knowledge transfer infrastructure development, despite of the different nature of sources, in order to obtain knowledge and achieve different forms of competitive advantages.