Abstract
Despite the shared research interest in multinational enterprises (MNEs) in international business (IB) and international human resource management (IHRM), the two fields of studies have been criticized for the lack of dialogues and collaborations that might be beneficial to extending the scope of knowledge in each. At the same time, both IB and IHRM have expanded into the international development area, evidenced by the growing interest in the role of MNEs in promoting or hampering the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This perspective paper aims to address some of the critiques, challenge existing assumptions, and provide examples of research that critically examines the role of MNEs in promoting or hampering the realization of the SDGs. This paper highlights the emerging common ground between IB and IHRM, and identifies agendas for future theoretical and applied enquiries.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 779-805 |
| Number of pages | 27 |
| Journal | International Journal of Human Resource Management |
| Volume | 35 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| Early online date | 1 Sept 2023 |
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| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2024 |
Data Availability Statement
De-sensitized empirical data used in this paper can be made available upon reasonable request.Funding
This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, grant number: 71832012.
Keywords
- climate change
- diversity and inclusion
- International business
- international human resource management
- political economy
- sustainable development goals
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Strategy and Management
- Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management
- Management of Technology and Innovation
