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Showing 1 to 20 of 43 for “"Multinational corporations (MNCs)"”.
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Does Foreign Direct Investment (Fdi) Affect Conflict? theIntertwined Relationship Between Multinational Corporations (Mncs) and Nation-States
… investment (FDI) and the 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 …
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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
… market development strategies 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 …
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Catalytic effects of IMF agreements on foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in sub-Saharan Africa
… foreign capital investments or FDI inflows from multinational corporations and or foreign investors. Through empirical observations, and using a two-stage modelling technique, this research tested and examined this hypothesis. It empirically showed that SSA countries that had IMF interventions …
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Logistics barriers for multinational corporations doing business in China
With rapid economic growth, China attracts many multinational corporations (MNCs) as a manufacturing center with both its cheap labor cost and a huge consumer market. While doing business in China, most MNCs have faced logistical problems in connection with the transportation of their materials and …
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The Social and Environmental Responsibilities of EU Multinational Corporations in Saudi Arabia: A Critique of the Saudi National Law and a Proposal for a New Legislative Framework
… social and environmental responsibilities of EU multinational corporations (MNCs) in Saudi Arabia. It found that such corporations do not have enough social and environmental responsibilities when they operate in Saudi Arabia. It argues that as Saudi Arabia seeks economic growth, the Saudi …
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Corporate sustainability in China : a content analysis of corporate sustainability reports of SOEs and non-SOEs
… (CS) initiatives undertaken by Chinese multinational corporations (MNCs) change over time, and to observe the relationship between Chinese State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) and non-SOEs when undertaking CS initiatives. A qualitative content analysis was conducted on 88 CS-related reports …
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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 development and evolution of the HQ-Subsidiary relationship in an emerging market MNC : the case of UTi Worldwide Inc
… of HQ-subsidiary relations in emerging market Multinational Corporations (MNCs). The study uses a framework proposed by Harzing, Sourge and Paauwe (2001) to study the evolution of four components of the relationship over a ten year period, namely: control mechanisms, expatriate assignments, …
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Money and Migration: Firm Behavior and Labor Immigration Policy
… for labor immigration liberalization. Notably, multinational corporations (MNCs) are expected to wield a stronger influence on the policymaking process due to their superior lobbying capabilities compared to their domestic counterparts. To empirically test this theory, I construct a novel labor …
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Navigating Corporate Accountability: Addressing Regulatory Challenges in the Face of Human Rights and Environmental Violations
The impact of Multinational Corporations (MNCs) on the environment and human well-being has reached a critical point. Instances of environmental degradation caused by these corporations have led to severe violations of human rights, resulting in complex challenges. Despite numerous cases brought to …
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Rethinking the Development of the Automobile Industry in China
… (FDI)-dependent governmental policies to induce multinational corporations (MNCs) to invest in their indigenous immature industries. In this article, the Chinese automotive industry, which is regulated directly under the Chinese central government, is used to illustrate the interactions between …
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The impact and potential role of multinational corporations in achieving sustainability in Latin American countries
… the activities and influence of automotive multinational corporations (MNCs) in developing countries as it relates to the concept of "total sustainability" within three countries: Argentina, Brazil, and Mexico. It is an innovative perspective of the systemic sustainability issues …
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Exploring the personal adoption and use of generative artificial intelligence in work and decision-making by employees of multinational corporations : a technology acceptance model perspective
Multinational corporations (MNCs) are increasingly leveraging the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to enhance decision-making and create efficiencies. This study aims to explore how employees of MNCs are adopting and utilising generative AI in their work and decision-making. The researcher …
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Using corporate tax regimes to promote economic growth and development: a legal analysis of the Nigerian corporate tax regime.
… of the amount of revenue generated through Multinational Corporations (MNCs). Secondly, the existing Nigerian corporation tax regime is in need of reform as there are developmental challenges, including lack of implementation and ambiguous legislation, which continue to thwart its success. …
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An investigation of corporate responsibility practices amongst MNCs' subsidiaries in Sri Lanka. Implementation and influencing factors.
… (CCR) practices among 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 …
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Characteristics to Complement Requisite Managerial and Leadership Attributes to Effectively Manage a Multinational Corporation: a Study based in the Thai Automotive Industry
… the favourite target of large enterprises and multinational corporations (MNCs) desiring to invest in them. Thailand in particular, due to its location as a natural gateway for efficient distribution channels through various markets and customers, has attracted foreign direct investments across …
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Exploring community development partnership amongst Umhlathuze Local Municipality, selected multinational corporations and the host communities
… municipality, host communities and the selected multinational companies in community development activities. Numerous studies have been conducted in pursuit of the role of multinational corporations (MNCs) in developing countries. Whilst it has been understood that MNCs are essential for the …
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The impact of voluntary adoption of ISO 14001 among firms in Asia
… in Asia to pursue environmental sustainability. Multinational corporations (MNCs) have played a pivotal role in the greening of the supply chain within the region in pushing firms to conduct business in line with international standards. Widely recognised as a dependable international eco-label, …
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Globally competent leadership : comparison between U.S. American and mainland Chinese conceptualization of effective leadership
… and Chinese nationals working in U.S.-based multinational corporations (MNCs). Respondents were asked to indicate the extent to which they considered 112 characteristics or behaviors to contribute to or inhibit effective leadership. The data were statistically analyzed to measure variances in …
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Improving the human rights accountability of multinational corporations in the oil and gas industry: a case study of Nigeria.
… contends that a regional approach to holding multinational corporations accountable for human rights violations is the preferable alternative to improving the institutional ills currently affecting the current framework governing the oil and gas industry. The thesis considers the impact of the …
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