Knowledge trnsfer between expatriates and host country nationals: Contribution of individual and social capital factors

Abstract

Tis paper presents a study on the contribution of individual factors (cultural intelligence and feedback-seeking behaviour) and social capital factors (shared vision and trust) on knowledge transfer between expatriates and host country nationals (HCNs) as perceived by expatriates. Te study adopted Social Capital Teory, and Anxiety and Uncertainty Management Teory to support the theoretical famework of the investigation. Data were analysed fom a sample of 90 expatriates fom selected universities and multinational corporations (MNCs) in the area of Klang Valley, Malaysia. Te results reveal that there is a positive relationship between individual factors as well as social capital factors and knowledge transfer. In addition, only shared vision shows a signifcant in?uence on knowledge transfer. Te regression results disclose that the variables explain 24.1% of variance in knowledge transfer.