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Record Nr.

UNINA9910303454003321

Autore

Aerni Philipp

Titolo

Global Business in Local Culture : The Impact of Embedded Multinational Enterprises / / by Philipp Aerni

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2018

ISBN

3-030-03798-3

Edizione

[1st ed. 2018.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (132 pages)

Collana

SpringerBriefs in Economics, , 2191-5504

Disciplina

658.049

Soggetti

International economics

Social responsibility of business

Economic sociology

Globalization

Markets

Sustainable development

International law

Trade

International Economics

Corporate Social Responsibility

Organizational Studies, Economic Sociology

Emerging Markets/Globalization

Sustainable Development

International Economic Law, Trade Law

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

Introduction -- Societal foundations of economic development -- Neoliberalism: a mythical and meaningful term devoid of any deep thought -- The impact of popular stereotypes in academic research and public policy -- New Economic Sociology and re-definition of the term ‘embeddedness’ -- Economic globalization as a “disembedding” force? -- Embedded MNEs and their contribution to sustainable change -- Development cooperation as a catalyst for sustainable long- term FDI -- Concluding remarks.



Sommario/riassunto

This book examines the impact of multinational enterprises (MNEs) on local economies, and presents selected case studies of MNEs operating in low income countries. By balancing external social and environmental costs against its corresponding benefits, the book demonstrates that MNEs can have a positive net-impact on local development if they build up social capital by embedding themselves in local economies and engaging responsibly with local stakeholders. By doing so MNEs contribute to inclusive growth, a central pillar of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. In this context, the book challenges popular narratives in civil society and academia that frame foreign direct investment (FDI) merely as a threat to human rights and sustainable development. Moreover, it offers practical guidance for globally operating businesses seeking to establish progressive Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategies of their own.