Essays about: "MNCs in Africa"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 essays containing the words MNCs in Africa.

  1. 1. Africa’s Readiness to Welcome Foreign Businesses : A study of Multinational Corporations (MNC) market selection and choice of entry into Emerging Frontier Markets in Africa (EFMA)

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för marknadsföring och turismvetenskap (MTS)

    Author : Aiseosa Racheal Oshodi; [2023]
    Keywords : Emerging Frontier Market in Africa; Emerging Market; Frontier Market; Choice of Entry Mode; Multinational Corporation MNC ; Internationalization Strategy; Market Selection.;

    Abstract : The internationalization strategies of multinational corporations (MNCs) in emerging frontier markets in Africa (EFMA) have become a subject of growing interest due to the region's dynamic economic landscape and untapped potential. This study aims to identify the factors affecting MNCs' market selection and mode of entry into EFMA. READ MORE

  2. 2. The impact of Institutional Quality on MNCs strategies when conducting FDI in Sub-Saharan Africa

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Lisa Gunnarson; Alicia Steivik; [2022-06-22]
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    Abstract : An important part for the future economic development in Sub-Saharan Africa is the inflowof foreign direct investments. One factor in attracting these investments is having a suitableexternal environment that fits the requirements of the firm, therefore an interdependentrelationship exists between the two. READ MORE

  3. 3. Local Communities’ Social Needs Assessment and Adaptability by Multinational Companies Venturing into African Market : a Case Study of Epiroc AB

    University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Tumwebaze Augustine; Paula Augusto-Swerup; [2020]
    Keywords : Local communities; social needs; assessment; adaptability; multinational companies; corporate social responsibility; Africa; stakeholders; investment;

    Abstract : Purpose – The purpose of this study is to explore the ways multinational companies implement CSR initiatives adapted to the social needs of local communities in African countries. The paper will highlight local communities’ social needs and the appropriateness of CSR initiatives to respond to them, performed by multinational companies, using Epiroc AB as a case study. READ MORE

  4. 4. Africa Online : A Study on the Emulation of Chinese Practices and Policy in the Telecom sectors of Ethiopia and Nigeria

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Hampus Blom; [2018]
    Keywords : Africa; China; Emulation; Ethiopia; Globalization; High tech industries; Nigeria; Policy;

    Abstract : In recent years, Chinese development efforts in Africa have increased in scope making China the second largest investor on the African content with Chinese MNCs dominating multiple markets across the continent. The author investigates whether there is empirical support for the assumption that there is a correlation between market dominance of Chinese MNCs and similarity in policy and practices to those of China, an assumption based on Eleanor Westney’s study on the emulation of organizational models in late 19th century Japan. READ MORE

  5. 5. Developing Dynamic Capabilities in Emerging Markets : Comparative Multiple Case Studies of Cameroonian and Zambian SMEs

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Macdonald Ngwa; Kabangu Kabangu; [2016]
    Keywords : Small and Medium Size Enterprise; dynamic capabilities; emerging markets;

    Abstract : ABSTRACT Small and Medium Size Enterprise (SMEs) have long been recognised as the major drivers of economic activities due to their entrepreneurial traits of being innovative which lead to job creation, sustaining economic growth, export expansion, and efficient allocation of resources in line with their competitive goals and their respective country’s objectives. In their pursuit as major economic drivers in their respective economies, SMEs are barely exposed to hostile environments triggering fierce competition from Multinational Corporations. READ MORE