Innovation Processes in the Russian Manufacturing Subsidiaries of Multinational Corporations: An Integrated View from Case Studies

Abstract

The extant literature acknowledges the role of overseas subsidiaries in the growth and development of multinational companies (MNCs). Such subsidiaries are viewed as critical players in the innovation process at MNCs. This topic remains largely under-researched in the Russian context. This study aims to fill this gap by examining the dynamics of the innovation process in Russian-based subsidiaries of global MNCs. We present qualitative findings that indicate Russian subsidiaries are not only recipients of knowledge and technology developed elsewhere in the MNCs but are active developers of innovative products and solutions.

KEYWORDS:

• multinational corporations
• Russia
• subsidiaries
• innovations

Acknowledgments

This article is an output of a research project implemented as part of the Basic Research Program at the National Research University Higher School of Economics.

Notes

Note. Kn, Knauf; Lt, Lactalis; Mp, Mapei; Ps, PepsiCo; Rw, Rockwool; Rx, Rexam; So, Solvay-Rhodia.

Note. Kn, Knauf; Lt, Lactalis; Mp, Mapei; Ps, PepsiCo; Rw, Rockwool; Rx, Rexam; So, Solvay-Rhodia.