Sweatshops, Structural Injustice, and the Wrong of Exploitation: Why Multinational Corporations Have Positive Duties to the Global Poor
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DOI: 10.1007/s10551-019-04299-1
Abstract: It is widely thought that firms that employ workers in “sweatshop” conditions wrongfully exploit those workers. This claim has been challenged by those who argue that because companies are not obligated to hire their workers… read more here.
Keywords: structural injustice; corporations positive; global poor; positive duties ... See more keywords
The cost of capital: U.S.-based multinational corporations versus U.S. domestic corporations
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DOI: 10.1016/j.gfj.2018.07.002
Abstract: Abstract Using firm-level panel data, this paper examines whether the cost of capital (COC) differs significantly between U.S.-based multinational corporations (MNCs) and U.S. domestic corporations (DCs). The results suggest that U.S.-based MNCs have higher COC… read more here.
Keywords: cost capital; multinational corporations; capital; based multinational ... See more keywords
Convertible debt and asset substitution of multinational corporations
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jcorpfin.2020.101843
Abstract: Abstract Internationalization enables multinational corporations (MNCs) to diversify their sources and types of debt, as well as earnings, although doing so can negatively impact firm risk and the agency costs of debt. Utilizing a primary… read more here.
Keywords: multinational corporations; asset substitution; convertible debt; debt ... See more keywords
A new theoretical framework to assess Multinational Corporations’ motivation for Foreign Direct Investment: A case study on Vietnamese service industries
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ribaf.2017.07.007
Abstract: Abstract Purpose This paper develops a new theoretical framework, based on eclectic paradigm and institution theory, to evaluate Multinational Corporations’ (MNCs’) incentives for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). The new framework is applied as a case… read more here.
Keywords: theoretical framework; service industries; service; multinational corporations ... See more keywords
Use of Social Media Applications for Supporting New Product Development Processes in Multinational Corporations
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DOI: 10.1016/j.techfore.2017.02.028
Abstract: This paper examines the use of social media in new product development (NPD) processes. It is based on an in-depth study of multinational corporations (MNCs) around the world in the fast moving consuming goods (FMCG)… read more here.
Keywords: social media; product development; product; new product ... See more keywords
The other Chinese: identity work and self-orientalization of Chinese host country nationals in multinational corporations
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DOI: 10.1080/13504630.2017.1386355
Abstract: ABSTRACT This paper draws on an in-depth case study of narrative identity work to explore heuristically the role of host country nationals in the reproduction of orientalist discourses in multinational corporations (MNCs). Based on this… read more here.
Keywords: host country; identity work; country nationals; multinational corporations ... See more keywords
Corporate profit misalignment: evidence from German headquarter companies and their foreign affiliates
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DOI: 10.1080/14631377.2020.1827201
Abstract: ABSTRACT Despite numerous data challenges, economists have established that the multinational corporations’ reported profits are not well aligned with their economic activity across countries. However, uncertainties remain about the extent and patterns of this misalignment.… read more here.
Keywords: economic activity; misalignment; foreign affiliates; multinational corporations ... See more keywords
Performance of Russian manufacturing subsidiaries of foreign multinational corporations opened in 2012-2016
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DOI: 10.1080/15387216.2019.1581630
Abstract: ABSTRACT This paper reports on the performance dynamics of Russian manufacturing subsidiaries of foreign multinational corporations that were established in 2012–2016. We collected balance sheets, annual income statements and other annual reports of a representative… read more here.
Keywords: manufacturing subsidiaries; foreign multinational; multinational corporations; 2012 2016 ... See more keywords
Multinational corporations and sustainable development goals
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DOI: 10.1108/ijem-03-2019-0103
Abstract: There are over 263m out-of-school children in the world, and Nigeria is not an exception to the problem facing basic education. Education provides the necessary skills and knowledge needed by people in other to live… read more here.
Keywords: multinational corporations; sustainable development; study; basic education ... See more keywords
Communications between managers of manufacturing units of multinational corporations
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DOI: 10.1108/ijoa-12-2016-1097
Abstract: Purpose The paper identifies the factors that shape the intensity and perceived effectiveness of communications between heads of manufacturing units of multinational corporations (MNCs). Design/methodology/approach The paper is based on a survey of heads of… read more here.
Keywords: high media; manufacturing units; media richness; units multinational ... See more keywords
How multinational corporations and nonprofits collaborate for sustainability: assessing social partnerships from China
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DOI: 10.1108/sampj-04-2020-0104
Abstract: Purpose This paper aims to understand the characteristics, factors and contingencies of social partnerships between multinational corporations (MNCs) and nonprofits in the context of sustainability that enable or impede the value creation outcome of the… read more here.
Keywords: multinational corporations; value creation; sustainability; social partnerships ... See more keywords