Corporate Universities and Their Role in Knowledge Management

Corporate Universities in Multinational Corporations

Research topic: 'In the global economy, knowledge is a competitive advantage. Corporate universities play a vital role in developing, storing, and disseminating knowledge and thereby contribute towards the knowledge management function within the firm. Research TWO multinational corporations that have set up corporate universities; identify the reasons for the set up; and explain the potential benefits of the same (while doing so, please link back with relevant literature on knowledge management). Based on your analysis of the two cases, make generic recommendations on whether corporate universities are a worthwhile investment for multinational corporations.' The report must include an Introduction, Main Body (use appropriate subsections / headings), Conclusion, Recommendations and Reference List. You will be assessed on your ability to recognise, analyse and discuss the key issues in the topic; and on your ability to appropriately use reference material to support your arguments. The quality of the sources of information you use, as well as your referencing skills, will be assessed (the use of in-text citations and references). Written assignments must use the Chicago 17th B (author-date) Referencing System, the referencing guides can be found in these 2 You are expected to use at least twenty-four (24) different scholarly sources (peer-reviewed journal articles) to support your arguments and discussion. The use of WIKIPEDIA online or any other encyclopaedia is not allowed.