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Global migration: Implications for international business scholarship
Aida Hajro1,2, Chris Brewster3, Washika Haak-Saheem3,4
1Leeds University Business School, University of Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9JT UK.
Journal of International Business Studies
|November 21, 2022
Summary
Global migration significantly impacts international business (IB) strategy and operations. This study highlights the need for IB research to address evolving migration trends and their effects on multinational enterprises.
Area of Science:
- Business and Economics
- Sociology
Background:
- Global migration is a critical policy issue with significant economic implications.
- The International Business (IB) field has under-addressed the impact of migration.
- Recent migratory shifts alter the operational context for multinational enterprises (MNEs).
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify key aspects of migration relevant to International Business.
- To explore the implications of migration for MNEs' strategic practices.
- To propose a research agenda for IB scholars on global migration.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis of migration trends and their relevance to IB.
- Review of existing IB literature to identify gaps in migration research.
- Synthesis of theoretical frameworks to understand migration's impact on MNEs.
Main Results:
- Migration influences international human resource management (IHRM) practices.
- Migratory shifts affect firms' international market entry and selection strategies.
- Global migration necessitates a reevaluation of existing IB theories and their generalizability.
Conclusions:
- The study underscores the growing importance of migration for IB scholarship and practice.
- Further research is needed to integrate migration into the core of IB studies.
- Understanding migration dynamics is crucial for developing effective international business strategies.
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