Transnational Corporations

Multinational Corporations in Transnational Accountability

Innovation Processes in Transnational Corporations

If innovation is considered as a process, then the differentiation of the innovation process into two phases creates several benefits. These two phases are, firstly, a pre-project phase fostering creativity and effectiveness, and a secondly a discipline-focused phase to ensure efficiency of implementation. This differentiation enables transnational companies to replicate and scale innovation ef...

An Emerging International Framework for Transnational Corporations

The emergence of the transnational corporation (the “TNC”) as a main engine of global economic activity is a phenomenon characteristic of the post-Second World War period. These corporations revolutionized international business patterns, leading to an unprecedented level of transnationalization of the world economy. The importance of foreign investment and TNC activity in the world economy is ...

Transnational Corporations as ‘Keystone Actors’ in Marine Ecosystems

Keystone species have a disproportionate influence on the structure and function of ecosystems. Here we analyze whether a keystone-like pattern can be observed in the relationship between transnational corporations and marine ecosystems globally. We show how thirteen corporations control 11-16% of the global marine catch (9-13 million tons) and 19-40% of the largest and most valuable stocks, in...

TRANSNATIONAL CORPORATIONS, LEARNING AND INNOVATION IMPLICATIONS OF THE TRIMs AGREEMENT

The Agreement on Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs) of the World Trade Organization (WTO), which came into effect in 1995, raised serious concerns over its impact on the role of transnational corporations (TNCs) in developing economies. Developing countries were particularly concerned over the impact of the removal of local content and foreign exchange regulations on learning and innovat...