Essays about: "mnc control"

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  1. 1. How to Manage Subsidiaries’ Local Sales Activities During the External Crises? A Case Study of Headquarters Control and Subsidiaries Autonomy in Chinese MNC Under the Covid-19 Pandemic Context

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Zeyu Ren; Ruoxi Chen; [2022-07-05]
    Keywords : MNCs; External Uncertainties and Risks; Headquarters-Subsidiary Relationships; Headquarters Control; Subsidiary Autonomy; Management; Balance;

    Abstract : The relationship between MNC headquarters and subsidiaries has always been the focus in the field of international business. For MNCs, how to manage and coordinate the relationship between headquarters and subsidiaries, especially under the dramatic changes in external environment, how the headquarters can effectively manage subsidiaries local activities is very important. READ MORE

  2. 2. Divisionalization of Multinational Corporations - A Glocalization Approach

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för ekonomisk och industriell utveckling; Linköpings universitet/Filosofiska fakulteten

    Author : Jackson Eibel; Saynaz Mokhtari; [2022]
    Keywords : Divisionalization; Management Control; Glocalization; Universalism; Particularism; De-localization; Re-localization; Multinational Corporations.;

    Abstract : Background: Taking into consideration that multinational corporations (MNCs) need to not only act on a global level, but also with local adaptation, there is a need of filling out the existing gap in the theory of management control in the subject of divisionalisation.  Purpose: The research investigates the gap in the theory of management control with the lens of glocalization in order to answer and understand why MNCs do divizionalize. READ MORE

  3. 3. Blockchain, the New Driver in the Automotive Global Supply Chains? - A multiple case study of the blockchain implementation barriers in the automotive industry

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Josefin Dahlbäck; Ida Söderlund; [2020-06-25]
    Keywords : MNCs; Global Supply Chains; Governance; Blockchain Technology; Transparency; Technology Implementation; Sustainability; Automotive Industry;

    Abstract : Large multinational companies (MNCs) with complex global supply chains face increasing challenges with unsustainable supply chains, both regarding strategy and stakeholder pressure. A potentially revolutionizing new tecgenhnology, blockchain, has just started being used to cope with these numeral global supply chain challenges. READ MORE

  4. 4. The Boss Is Not My Boss - A study on the complexity of management within a multinational corporation

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för företagande och ledning

    Author : Behnaz Ahmadi Teshnizi; Jessica Ollus; [2019]
    Keywords : MNC; Agency theory; Headquarter; Subsidiary; Multiple principals;

    Abstract : The management of multinational corporations have been studied for a long time, aiming at understanding how these large organizations can control their subsidiaries cross-border. Agency theory has been widely used for this purpose but has not yet explained what effect the parallel intended control from several principals has on its agents. READ MORE

  5. 5. Change? - Yes we can. A study analysing the implementation of structural changes in a multidivisional MNC.

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Gustav Andersson; Robin Jönsson; [2017-07-26]
    Keywords : Multidivisional Structure; Change Management; Organisational Practices; Control; Centralisation; Strategic Change;

    Abstract : As Multinational Corporations (MNCs) grow and expand the importance of how to manage the headquarter-subsidiary relationship has grown, and evermore when adding into the equation the centralisation of different units and tasks. Centralisation studies in international business (IB) studies has often been directed towards companies, which have a greater level of homogeneity. READ MORE