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Showing 1 to 20 of 108 for “"MNCs"”.
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The fragmentation of political risk and MNCs' supply chain linkages
… of political risk on multinational companies' (MNCs') behavior. However, this body of research suffers from two main oversights: (1) a disproportionate focus on MNCs' investment decisions, and (2) an assumption that political risk takes a common, centralized form across countries. In this …
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Improving logistics and supply chain services for MNCs doing business in P.R. China
Thesis (M. Eng. in Logistics)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Engineering Systems Division, 2003.
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Does Foreign Direct Investment (Fdi) Affect Conflict? theIntertwined Relationship Between Multinational Corporations (Mncs) and Nation-States
… rising prevalence of multinational corporations (MNCs) in the global economy have been remarkable phenomena and invoked fervent debates and controversies. Although trade-conflict relationship has been widely discussed by political scientists, FDI-conflict relationship has not induced enough …
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An investigation of corporate responsibility practices amongst MNCs' subsidiaries in Sri Lanka. Implementation and influencing factors.
… ten subsidiaries of Multinational Corporations (MNCs) in Sri Lanka and the different factors which influence such implementation. Within this context, it specifically focuses on examining the internal factors residing within the MNC as an organisation and those factors which exist outside in the …
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Expatriate Adjustment Revisited: An Exploration of the Factors Explaining Expatriate Adjustment in MNCs and UN organizations in Egypt.
ABSTRACT This thesis aims to understand the relative influence of institutional, cultural and organizational factors on the adjustment of the United Nations’ (UN) and multinational companies’ expatriates in Egypt. The research makes a contribution to the field of expatriate research through its …
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An investigation into the relationship between the leadership competencies, emotional intelligence, and leadership styles of Russian managers working for MNCs
… managers working within domestic and foreign MNCs. The researcher employed the Leadership Dimensions Questionnaire (LDQ) as the standardized measurement instrument for conducting this “etic” (comparative) study. The LDQ assesses managers based on 15 dimensions, representing cognitive (IQ), …
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The influence of utilising government initiatives, servicing foreign MNCs and internationalisation on strategic planning process of local companies in Singapore
… governmental initiatives, servicing foreign MNCs and internationalisation on their strategic planning process. The theme of this thesis argues that the approach of an organisation towards strategic planning is not only determined by the internal influences; namely, its firm size and the …
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An Empirical Examination of Multinational Corporations'(MNCs)Integration of Tourism Market Development Strategies(TMDS) With African Host Countries' Needs and Expectations
… that tourism Multinational Corporations (MNCs) implement in their operations in African host countries. It empirically investigated the existence of any relationships between tourism MNCs’ market development strategies and the “Needs and Expectations of African host countries.” Also, it …
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Disability Inclusion in Nigeria: Influence of Culture and Discourse on Hiring and Provision of reasonable Accommodation for People with Disabilities in MNCs
… for PWDs. Some have extended this focus to MNCs, acknowledging their pivotal role in driving global change and advancing disability rights. However, most of this research is concentrated in Western contexts, with limited studies examining how MNCs, particularly Americans, integrate PWDs into …
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Holding multinational corporations accountable for human rights violations under International, African regional and South African Law
This thesis will focus on examining MNCs violation of human rights with specific reference to the environment and child labour. This paper will critique existing measures South Africa has adopted and implemented to prevent MNCs from committing such harmful practices and to hold them accountable for …
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Exploring community development partnership amongst Umhlathuze Local Municipality, selected multinational corporations and the host communities
… of the role of multinational corporations (MNCs) in developing countries. Whilst it has been understood that MNCs are essential for the development of less economically developed countries (LEDCs), other studies have discovered that LEDCs face the challenge of limited benefits from MNCs …
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The role of multinational companies in the Middle East: the case of Saudi Arabia
… existence and role of multinational companies (MNCs) in the Middle East, particularly Saudi Arabia. Two sets of questionnaires were distributed in major cities of Saudi Arabia - one set for 100 multinational managers and another for 280 multinational customers. 234 questionnaires were collected …
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Multinational corporations and their Human Rights violations: the quest for a legally binding treaty
The rise to power of multinational corporations (MNCs) during the era of globalisation has resulted in their establishment as formidable players in the international arena. In their pursuit for profit maximisation, MNCs tend to operate in the developing world where they are often involved or …
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The role of law in corporate human rights due diligence
… (HRDD) in Canadian multinational companies (MNCs). Laws considered include domestic legislation, international law, global standards, industry regimes, and litigation and legal influencers included external stakeholders such as investors and customers. This research addresses the gap in …
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The role of multinational corporations in UK sustainable development policy
… the power of multinational corporations (MNCs), and subsequently their role in sustainable development is being questioned. This thesis will enter this debate by investigating the role of MNCs in UK sustainable development policy. Specifically, focus has been placed on the production of …
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Atomistic simulations of deformation in Metallic Nanolayered Composites
… behavior of Metallic Nanolayered Composites (MNCs) is governed by their underlying microstructure. In this dissertation, the roles of the interlayer spacing (grain size, d) and the intralayer biphase spacing (layer thickness, h) on mechanical response of Cu/Nb MNCs are examined by Molecular …
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High Performance Work Practices, National Culture, and Knowledge Transfer Within U.S. Multinational Corporations
… influence knowledge transfer within U.S. MNCs. Exploration and exploitation as two types of learning capabilities provided the theoretical basis for the argument. Within an institutional theory framework, I further argued that host countries institutional and cultural environments moderate …
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Divergence or Convergence? South Africa's post-apartheid foreign policy and corporate expansion in Africa : the cases of Shoprite Holdings Limited and Standard Bank of South Africa Limited
… significance of multinational corporations (MNCs) in Africa dates back to the colonial era, when they acted as agents of their home countries after colonial conquest. The attainment of independence and the demise of apartheid in the second half of the 20th century necessitates scholarly focus …
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