Despite the global financial and economic crises and a sharp downturn in the domestic economy bet... more Despite the global financial and economic crises and a sharp downturn in the domestic economy between 2008 and 2009, Ireland managed to attract large inflows of foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2010. Inward FDI (IFDI) flows in 2010 were at a similar level to those in 2009, the second highest in Ireland's FDI history. However in 2011, there was a decline in such flows. While Ireland's economy has been greatly affected by the global crisis, Irish government initiatives have further fostered the country's attractiveness as an investment location for the world's firms. All indications are that Ireland's IFDI performance will continue to surpass that of most countries into the near future. Trends and developments Country-level developments Since the opening up of Ireland's economy in the 1960s, Ireland has embraced IFDI as an integral part of its economic development strategy. The Irish economy experienced an extremely sharp downturn between 2008 and 2009, follo...
ABSTRACTSince the turn of the 21st century, the emergence of Chinese outbound investment has been... more ABSTRACTSince the turn of the 21st century, the emergence of Chinese outbound investment has been one of the most prominent features of globalization. Its trajectory has been notable both for its speed and scale and for its global dispersion. Since the early 2000s, Chinese outbound investment has grown rapidly from a very low base that predominately involved South–South flows, expanding into the global North. The idiosyncratic nature of Chinese investment has generated diverse responses over time from the countries of the developed world. The policy dilemmas that Chinese investment creates for the latter economies is manifest in their fragmented reactions and in the degree of contestation around policy responses. In the light of the recent increasing backlash towards investment by Chinese multinational corporations (MNCs) in much of the developed world, this article introduces a dynamic analytical framework that is able to assess the response to investment by Chinese MNCs in Europe,...
Traditionally Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has flowed from the developed economies. More recen... more Traditionally Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has flowed from the developed economies. More recently FDI has started to flow from the fast-growing emerging economies and is assuming a greater proportion of Global Outward FDI. This paper addresses these non-traditional sources of investment and the response from Europe to such investment. The fragmented nature of Europe’s response is explored and the impact of the on-going Eurozone crisis on that response is considered.
At the time of writing, space exploration and space technology are paid considerable attention in... more At the time of writing, space exploration and space technology are paid considerable attention in many governmental policies across the globe and are also attracting much attention from the private sector. Nations such as the USA, Russia, Japan, China, Brazil and Canada, as well as collaborative space agencies such as the European Space Agency (ESA) in Europe have formulated and published their visions for the future of the space industry. So too have an increasing number of private ventures through Burt Rutan, Richard Branson and others.
Strategic Outsourcing: An International Journal, 2014
Purpose – The purpose of this paper was to consider 52 conceptual frameworks identified during a ... more Purpose – The purpose of this paper was to consider 52 conceptual frameworks identified during a systematic literature review with the aim of providing insights into various aspects of outsourcing relationships. Many authors propose these frameworks to contribute to our understanding of how outsourcing relationships are conceived, operate and evolve. A meta-analysis of these frameworks was completed. Design/methodology/approach – The approach consisted of five stages: a systematic, but focused literature review to identify relevant frameworks; a study of the selected frameworks to enable the design of a typology of framework styles, so that frameworks adopting similar styles can be compared and analysed; grouping of the frameworks into families addressing different aspects of relationships as they form, operate and evolve; using the types (from the typology) within these family groups to facilitate a meta-analysis of each group by identifying common or contrasting themes; and derivi...
Cultural and Technological Influences on Global Business
The purpose of this chapter is to address the extent to which quality management is “culture-spec... more The purpose of this chapter is to address the extent to which quality management is “culture-specific.” The chapter presents the results of a survey administered across 21 countries that seeks to examine quality priorities and practices by adopting the Global Leadership and Organizational Behaviour Effectiveness (GLOBE) framework (House et al., 2004). Drawing on previous research (Vecchi & Brennan, 2011), data was collected in 2009 as part of the fifth iteration of the International Manufacturing Strategy Survey (IMSS). The methodology involved the use of a self-administered questionnaire to director/head of operations/manufacturing in best practice firms within the sector of firms classified by ISIC codes (rev.3.1) Divisions 28-35. From this study, it emerges that adopting the GLOBE framework provides an invaluable insight into understanding quality management across countries. While some previous research portrays quality management as a comprehensive management paradigm with elem...
EU) must adjust to the changing global balance in terms of a different set of competitive forces ... more EU) must adjust to the changing global balance in terms of a different set of competitive forces ('Shifting Wealth'), especially to challenges from emerging market multinationals. 2. In the context of indebtedness of member state economies and given the will to promote re-industrialization of these economies, investments from emerging market multinationals are key. 3. Given the fundamental importance of the home country state for emerging market multinationals, it is unrealistic to demand a hands off-approach, but there are legitimate concerns with regard to the protection of intellectual property rights and market access that have to be addressed in investment agreements. 4. Based on the changed distribution of power after the Lisbon Treaty, the European Parliament should become more active in the field of investment policies, in particular to safeguard core pillars of the European social model. Recommendations COST Action IS O905 The Emergence of Southern Multinationals an...
1. The European Union (EU) must adjust to the changing global balance in terms of a different set... more 1. The European Union (EU) must adjust to the changing global balance in terms of a different set of competitive forces (’Shifting Wealth’), especially to challenges from emerging market multinationals. 2. In the context of indebtedness of member state economies and given the will to promote reindustrialization of these economies, investments from emerging market multinationals are key. 3. Given the fundamental importance of the home country state for emerging market multinationals, it is unrealistic to demand a hands off-approach, but there are legitimate concerns with regard to the protection of intellectual property rights and market access that have to be addressed in investment agreements. 4. Based on the changed distribution of power after the Lisbon Treaty, the European Parliament should become more active in the field of investment policies, in particular to safeguard core pillars of the European social model. Recommendations
INTRODUCTION Introducing Southern Multinationals and their Impact on Europe QUANTIFYING THE EMERG... more INTRODUCTION Introducing Southern Multinationals and their Impact on Europe QUANTIFYING THE EMERGENCE OF SOUTHERN MULTINATIONALS The Rise of TNCs from the South The Emergence of Southern Multinationals and their Impact on Europe SOUTHERN MULTINATIONALS FROM A HOME COUNTRY PERSPECTIVE Europe in the internationalization strategies of the Multilatinas Internationalization of China's Enterprises and Its Implications for Europe Characterizing the patterns of inward and emerging outward FDI in Hungary Erzsebet Czako The Westwards Expansion of Russian Multinationals Multinationals from Slovenia - Nano Size, but Giga Important SOUTHERN MULTINATIONALS FROM A HOST COUNTRY/REGION PERSPECTIVE Chinese and Indian Firms in Europe: Main Characteristics and Presumed Impacts Chinese and Indian multinationals in Denmark - Is there Anything Special about Them? Chinese Outward Direct Investment in Europe and Belgium: Characteristics and Policy Issues The European Union, Southern Multinationals and the Question of the 'Strategic Industries' The Emergence of SWFs and the European Perspective INNOVATIVE PERSPECTIVES ON SOUTHERN MULTINATIONALS Exploring the Configuration of Emerging Country Multinationals - A Value Chain Perspective Cadre-Capitalism Goes Global: Financial Market Reforms and the New Role for the People's Republic of China in World Markets IMPLICATIONS FOR THEORY AND THEORY DEVELOPMENT Internationalization Strategies of Firms from Emerging Economies: Is there a Strong Case for Theoretical Extension? Indian Multinationals, Comparative Capitalism and Implications for Global and Host Country Economic Institutions The Impact of Financial Strategy on Internationalisation of EMNCs - a Neglected Factor? A Southern Multinational and an Emerging European State in Entry Bargaining Process CONCLUSION Sothern Multinationals and their Impact on Europe: What have we Learnt?
Despite the global financial and economic crises and a sharp downturn in the domestic economy bet... more Despite the global financial and economic crises and a sharp downturn in the domestic economy between 2008 and 2009, Ireland managed to attract large inflows of foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2010. Inward FDI (IFDI) flows in 2010 were at a similar level to those in 2009, the second highest in Ireland's FDI history. However in 2011, there was a decline in such flows. While Ireland's economy has been greatly affected by the global crisis, Irish government initiatives have further fostered the country's attractiveness as an investment location for the world's firms. All indications are that Ireland's IFDI performance will continue to surpass that of most countries into the near future. Trends and developments Country-level developments Since the opening up of Ireland's economy in the 1960s, Ireland has embraced IFDI as an integral part of its economic development strategy. The Irish economy experienced an extremely sharp downturn between 2008 and 2009, follo...
ABSTRACTSince the turn of the 21st century, the emergence of Chinese outbound investment has been... more ABSTRACTSince the turn of the 21st century, the emergence of Chinese outbound investment has been one of the most prominent features of globalization. Its trajectory has been notable both for its speed and scale and for its global dispersion. Since the early 2000s, Chinese outbound investment has grown rapidly from a very low base that predominately involved South–South flows, expanding into the global North. The idiosyncratic nature of Chinese investment has generated diverse responses over time from the countries of the developed world. The policy dilemmas that Chinese investment creates for the latter economies is manifest in their fragmented reactions and in the degree of contestation around policy responses. In the light of the recent increasing backlash towards investment by Chinese multinational corporations (MNCs) in much of the developed world, this article introduces a dynamic analytical framework that is able to assess the response to investment by Chinese MNCs in Europe,...
Traditionally Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has flowed from the developed economies. More recen... more Traditionally Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has flowed from the developed economies. More recently FDI has started to flow from the fast-growing emerging economies and is assuming a greater proportion of Global Outward FDI. This paper addresses these non-traditional sources of investment and the response from Europe to such investment. The fragmented nature of Europe’s response is explored and the impact of the on-going Eurozone crisis on that response is considered.
At the time of writing, space exploration and space technology are paid considerable attention in... more At the time of writing, space exploration and space technology are paid considerable attention in many governmental policies across the globe and are also attracting much attention from the private sector. Nations such as the USA, Russia, Japan, China, Brazil and Canada, as well as collaborative space agencies such as the European Space Agency (ESA) in Europe have formulated and published their visions for the future of the space industry. So too have an increasing number of private ventures through Burt Rutan, Richard Branson and others.
Strategic Outsourcing: An International Journal, 2014
Purpose – The purpose of this paper was to consider 52 conceptual frameworks identified during a ... more Purpose – The purpose of this paper was to consider 52 conceptual frameworks identified during a systematic literature review with the aim of providing insights into various aspects of outsourcing relationships. Many authors propose these frameworks to contribute to our understanding of how outsourcing relationships are conceived, operate and evolve. A meta-analysis of these frameworks was completed. Design/methodology/approach – The approach consisted of five stages: a systematic, but focused literature review to identify relevant frameworks; a study of the selected frameworks to enable the design of a typology of framework styles, so that frameworks adopting similar styles can be compared and analysed; grouping of the frameworks into families addressing different aspects of relationships as they form, operate and evolve; using the types (from the typology) within these family groups to facilitate a meta-analysis of each group by identifying common or contrasting themes; and derivi...
Cultural and Technological Influences on Global Business
The purpose of this chapter is to address the extent to which quality management is “culture-spec... more The purpose of this chapter is to address the extent to which quality management is “culture-specific.” The chapter presents the results of a survey administered across 21 countries that seeks to examine quality priorities and practices by adopting the Global Leadership and Organizational Behaviour Effectiveness (GLOBE) framework (House et al., 2004). Drawing on previous research (Vecchi & Brennan, 2011), data was collected in 2009 as part of the fifth iteration of the International Manufacturing Strategy Survey (IMSS). The methodology involved the use of a self-administered questionnaire to director/head of operations/manufacturing in best practice firms within the sector of firms classified by ISIC codes (rev.3.1) Divisions 28-35. From this study, it emerges that adopting the GLOBE framework provides an invaluable insight into understanding quality management across countries. While some previous research portrays quality management as a comprehensive management paradigm with elem...
EU) must adjust to the changing global balance in terms of a different set of competitive forces ... more EU) must adjust to the changing global balance in terms of a different set of competitive forces ('Shifting Wealth'), especially to challenges from emerging market multinationals. 2. In the context of indebtedness of member state economies and given the will to promote re-industrialization of these economies, investments from emerging market multinationals are key. 3. Given the fundamental importance of the home country state for emerging market multinationals, it is unrealistic to demand a hands off-approach, but there are legitimate concerns with regard to the protection of intellectual property rights and market access that have to be addressed in investment agreements. 4. Based on the changed distribution of power after the Lisbon Treaty, the European Parliament should become more active in the field of investment policies, in particular to safeguard core pillars of the European social model. Recommendations COST Action IS O905 The Emergence of Southern Multinationals an...
1. The European Union (EU) must adjust to the changing global balance in terms of a different set... more 1. The European Union (EU) must adjust to the changing global balance in terms of a different set of competitive forces (’Shifting Wealth’), especially to challenges from emerging market multinationals. 2. In the context of indebtedness of member state economies and given the will to promote reindustrialization of these economies, investments from emerging market multinationals are key. 3. Given the fundamental importance of the home country state for emerging market multinationals, it is unrealistic to demand a hands off-approach, but there are legitimate concerns with regard to the protection of intellectual property rights and market access that have to be addressed in investment agreements. 4. Based on the changed distribution of power after the Lisbon Treaty, the European Parliament should become more active in the field of investment policies, in particular to safeguard core pillars of the European social model. Recommendations
INTRODUCTION Introducing Southern Multinationals and their Impact on Europe QUANTIFYING THE EMERG... more INTRODUCTION Introducing Southern Multinationals and their Impact on Europe QUANTIFYING THE EMERGENCE OF SOUTHERN MULTINATIONALS The Rise of TNCs from the South The Emergence of Southern Multinationals and their Impact on Europe SOUTHERN MULTINATIONALS FROM A HOME COUNTRY PERSPECTIVE Europe in the internationalization strategies of the Multilatinas Internationalization of China's Enterprises and Its Implications for Europe Characterizing the patterns of inward and emerging outward FDI in Hungary Erzsebet Czako The Westwards Expansion of Russian Multinationals Multinationals from Slovenia - Nano Size, but Giga Important SOUTHERN MULTINATIONALS FROM A HOST COUNTRY/REGION PERSPECTIVE Chinese and Indian Firms in Europe: Main Characteristics and Presumed Impacts Chinese and Indian multinationals in Denmark - Is there Anything Special about Them? Chinese Outward Direct Investment in Europe and Belgium: Characteristics and Policy Issues The European Union, Southern Multinationals and the Question of the 'Strategic Industries' The Emergence of SWFs and the European Perspective INNOVATIVE PERSPECTIVES ON SOUTHERN MULTINATIONALS Exploring the Configuration of Emerging Country Multinationals - A Value Chain Perspective Cadre-Capitalism Goes Global: Financial Market Reforms and the New Role for the People's Republic of China in World Markets IMPLICATIONS FOR THEORY AND THEORY DEVELOPMENT Internationalization Strategies of Firms from Emerging Economies: Is there a Strong Case for Theoretical Extension? Indian Multinationals, Comparative Capitalism and Implications for Global and Host Country Economic Institutions The Impact of Financial Strategy on Internationalisation of EMNCs - a Neglected Factor? A Southern Multinational and an Emerging European State in Entry Bargaining Process CONCLUSION Sothern Multinationals and their Impact on Europe: What have we Learnt?
218 том Научных трудов Вольного экономического общества России — совместное издание Вольного экон... more 218 том Научных трудов Вольного экономического общества России — совместное издание Вольного экономического общества России, Международного Союза экономистов и Российской академии наук — специальный выпуск, посвященный Московскому академическому экономическому форуму (МАЭФ–2019), который состоялся 15–16 мая 2019 года.
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экономическому форуму (МАЭФ–2019), который состоялся 15–16 мая 2019 года.