Increased International Business and the Multinational Enterprise

International Human Resource Management
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End of Chapter 1 Discussion Question 1: What Forces have been driving the increased international business?
The forces that have been driving the increased international business include reduced trade barriers through trade agreements and treaties, e-commerce, cross-border knowledge sharing, rapid and extensive global communication, increased travel and migration, infrastructure and technology development, search for new markets, cultural homogenization and consumer demands, global internet and social media, competitiveness of emerging markets, and global pressure to locate and hire the best talent (Tarique, 2022). These drivers create new international realities for all businesses.
End of Chapter 2 Discussion Question 1: How has the Multinational Enterprise evolved? How have the Changes in MNEs affected IHRM?
The multinational enterprise (MNE) has evolved from very limited international presence to very complex and integrated presence. This development has occurred in five stages ranging from exporting and portfolio investment to sales subsidiary and operations abroad. Changes in MNE have helped IHRM be su...