Function value added
H2: the higher value added offshored function the bigger investment general training
H3: the lower value added offshored function the bigger investment in firm specific training
Repetability of activities
H4: the bigger the repetability of activities the bigger investment in firm specific training
H5: the lower the repetability of activities the bigger the invesment in general training
Offshoring motives
H1: the more knowledge generation orientated motives the bigger investment in general traininng
H2: the more cost orientabed motives the bigger investment in firm specific training
Dependent variable: investment in human capital developement
Investemnt in human capital development (numeber of days of training year per emplyees, coaching, mentoring)
Investemt in human capital firm specific - number of internal days of training per emplyee per year, coaching, mentoring)
Investment in human capital general - number of external days of training, participation in external events conferences)
Independent variables
Local embeddedness - captive/ mix/offshore oursourced
Repeatbility of activities - based on questioniere
Function value added - R&D...... supportive funtion