The paper aims to investigate influence of some important aspects of multinationals (MNCs), i.e., corporate strategies, structures and international policy orientations on subsidiaries HRM practices, specifically on recruitment and selection practices. Four European multinational subsidiaries operating in Bangladesh were selected for the study. In-depth case studies on those MNCs revealed that ...

Abstract We study the effects of becoming a supplier to multinational corporations (MNCs) using tax data tracking firm-to-firm transactions in Costa Rica. Event estimates reveal that domestic firms experience strong and persistent gains performance after supplying first MNC buyer. Four years after, employ 26% more workers have 4% 9% higher total factor productivity (TFP). These are unlikely be ...

OBJECTIVES We sought to study the gene expression of chemokines and their corresponding receptors in mononuclear blood cells (MNCs) from patients with chronic heart failure (CHF), both of which were cross-sectional and longitudinal studies during therapy with intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg). BACKGROUND We have recently demonstrated that IVIg improves left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF...

BACKGROUND Insulin resistance and insulin deficiency are the cardinal defects in the pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Despite the plethora of anti-diabetic medications, drugs specifically targeting the β-cells are still desired. Stem cell therapy has emerged as a novel therapeutics strategy to target β-cells; however, their mechanism of action has not been well defined. This stu...

The effects of co-colonization with Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG) and Bifidobacterium lactis Bb12 (Bb12) on 3-dose vaccination with attenuated HRV and challenge with virulent human rotavirus (VirHRV) were assessed in 4 groups of gnotobiotic (Gn) pigs: Pro+Vac (probiotic-colonized/vaccinated), Vac (vaccinated), Pro (probiotic-colonized, non-vaccinated) and Control (non-colonized, non-vaccinat...

Given the rise in both type and volume of uncertainty global business environment, MNCs face challenges realizing tools skills necessary to foster their own resilience that communities which they operate. The articles this special issue aim provide guidance multinationals other stakeholders on building international societal an uncertain environment. introductory editorial article outlines comp...

The formation of global norms that affect work is a crucial element to how multinational companies (MNCs) achieve degree HR integration internationally. We establish ‘strategic action fields’ framework guide research into norm-making in MNCs general and for analysing the those we term ‘globalising actors’—those who are active globalising firm's management its human resources—in particular. posi...

In the current geopolitical context, multinational corporations (MNCs) face a high level of uncertainty and volatility while trying to navigate changing landscape. This AIB Insights special issue aims provide first steps towards articulating novel actionable insights guide MNCs as they interact with rapidly shifting environment. Our introductory editorial briefly introduces topic geopolitics in...

We explore the multi-level determinants of firm-level corruption risk among multinational corporations (MNCs) in both developed and developing market economies a comparative context. argue that institutional regulatory environments affect MNCs’ anti-corruption performance. employ comprehensive measure MNC find evidence for influence country-level effects, while financial characteristics also Fu...

background :cell-based therapies can be used to treat neurological diseases and spinal cord injuries. the aim of this study was to assess the clinical outcome of bone marrow derived mononuclear cells (bm-mncs) transplantation in patients with spinal cord injuries.   method s: following a systematic review to detect clinical intervention studies, a meta-analysis was done for pooling data to esti...