The politics of selective and differential transfer of HRM practices in employee-owned MNCs: evidence from an emblematic European worker co-op DOI
Ignacio Bretos, Anjel Errasti, Aurélie Soetens

et al.

The International Journal of Human Resource Management, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 35(4), P. 621 - 655

Published: Sept. 4, 2023

AbstractThis paper examines the cross-national transfer of HRM practices at Up Group, an emblematic French multinational worker co-op. Our findings reveal that stakeholder pressure to disseminate co-op's core its foreign subsidiaries triggered two key strategic responses from HQ member-owners: circumvention and ceremonial transfer. Therefore, our study provides new insights into political contested nature practice by elucidating how MNCs actively engage in selective differential some their protect actors' interests preserve position power vis-à-vis subsidiaries. In addition, fine-grained analysis ceremonially transferred contributes literature on variation during diffusion processes MNCs. Finally, examining challenges management people co-ops, increasingly important global player, this addresses critical scholars' calls broaden horizons IHRM research beyond hegemonic for-profit shareholder-owned MNCs.Keywords: International human resource managementmultinational companyorganizational politicspractice transferco-opsemployee-owned firms AcknowledgementsThe authors gratefully acknowledge inputs Carmen Marcuello, Imanol Basterretxea, Aingeru Ruiz, participants 8th EMES Research Conference Social Enterprise. The also express gratitude members Group for giving time support research. first author thanks invaluable Ara Bretos Ares, Ander Patricia Ares Bel, Fernández Ortiz del Rio.Disclosure statementNo potential competing interest was reported authors.Data availability statementDue research, did not agree data be shared publicly, so supporting is available.Notes1 Romania, elected employee representatives constitute main channel workplace representation, especially following 2011 Dialogue Act, which has made it much more difficult set up a representative union organization. Labor Code does stipulate many should elected, stating only shall mutually agreed with employer, relation total number employees (Trif, Citation2016).2 249 wage laborers chiefly came domestic joint-stock were located within same building as co-op HQ3 As point comparison, average profit-sharing bonus paid co-ops about US$ 5,800 (Fakhfakh et al., Citation2012).Additional informationFundingThis supported Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades under grant F21140; Gobierno Aragón S28_20R; Eusko Jaurlaritza IT1711-22.

Language: Английский

Knowledge-driven networking and ambidextrous innovation equilibrium in power systems transition DOI
Zeyu Xing, Tachia Chin, Lin Hu

et al.

Journal of Knowledge Management, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 28(5), P. 1414 - 1443

Published: March 4, 2024

Purpose The ongoing paradigm shift in the energy sector holds paramount implications for realization of sustainable development goals, encompassing critical domains such as resource optimization, environmental stewardship and workforce opportunities. Concurrently, this transformative trajectory within power possesses a dual-edged nature; it may ameliorate certain challenges while accentuating others. In light burgeoning research stream on open innovation, study aims to examine intricate dynamics knowledge-based industry-university-research networking, with an overarching objective elucidate calibrate equilibrium ambidextrous innovation systems. Design/methodology/approach authors scrutinize role different organizations three models: ambidextrous, exploitative exploratory, use multiobjective decision analysis method-entropy weight TOPSIS. was conducted sphere industry, mined data from widely used PatSnap database. Findings Results show that breadth knowledge search strength organization’s direct relationships are crucial institutions having highest impact. contrast, depth search, number R&D patents innovative products paramount, universities playing most significant role. For exploratory quality two-mode network relations vital, yielding best effect. Regional reveals Beijing primary hub organizations, Jiangsu leads innovation. Practical offers valuable cope dynamic state performance entire system. findings, system can be adeptly managed. By emphasizing balance between strategies, stakeholders better positioned respond evolving Thus, pivotal guidance ensure sustained adaptability growth sector’s landscape. Originality/value originality is extend refine theoretical understanding integrating several frameworks, including social theory, theory resource-based enrich landscape Also, inclusive examination structures, interplay cooperation networks, unveils interdependencies these networks This approach significantly widens parameters research.

Language: Английский

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13
Doing process research in international business DOI
María Andrea De Villa, Ann Langley

International Business Review, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 33(5), P. 102316 - 102316

Published: Oct. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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5
Tailored transfer and hybridization of collaborative HRM practices in a Mondragon multinational cooperative DOI
Imanol Basterretxea, Julen Castillo‐Apraiz, Ignacio Bretos

et al.

The International Journal of Human Resource Management, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 31

Published: Jan. 13, 2025

Language: Английский

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0
Triple-loop springboarding and simulacrum enterprises: Financialization and new forms of emerging economy educational international businesses DOI Creative Commons

Haixia Hu,

John R. Bryson, Jonathan V. Beaverstock

et al.

International Business Review, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 102420 - 102420

Published: Feb. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Towards a dynamic theory of lateral collaboration across multinational enterprise structures: A collection of insights DOI Creative Commons
Andreas Schotter,

Martha L. Maznevski,

Guenter Stahl

et al.

Journal of World Business, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 60(4), P. 101647 - 101647

Published: April 11, 2025

Language: Английский

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International knowledge transfer through international entrepreneurship: A systematic review and research agenda DOI Creative Commons
Mingchu Wang, Yingqi Wei, Catherine L. Wang

et al.

International Journal of Management Reviews, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 26, 2025

Abstract We conducted a systematic literature review on international knowledge transfer (IKT) via entrepreneurship (IE), synthesising fragmented research that employs various conceptualisations, methodological approaches and theoretical lenses. Based of 40 articles, we inductively developed an analytical framework comprising four key elements: knowledge, agents, IKT processes outcomes. Our identifies three dominant types agents in IE: returnee entrepreneurs, transnational entrepreneurs corporate who actively engage IKT. Three distinctive emerge: one‐way transfer, two‐way interactive which result outcomes at individual, organisational, regional national levels, as well their intersections. Guided by this framework, identify analyse themes, highlighting main approaches, revealing significant gaps inconsistencies. paper advances IE developing integrated provides conceptual clarity cohesive understanding intentional, systematic, outcome‐oriented process. facilitates the identification future directions along dimensions 5Cs: complementarity (re‐)contextualisation connectivity community capitalism cross‐disciplinary research.

Language: Английский

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0
Special Issue: Advances in International Management Research DOI Open Access
Juan Manuel Ramón-Jerónimo, Raquel Flórez-López

Journal of risk and financial management, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 17(1), P. 24 - 24

Published: Jan. 9, 2024

Departing from barriers faced by firms in their international entrepreneurship strategies, the establishment of collaborative networks has proven to be a facilitating mechanism these processes, having recent years overcome focus on supply chain (i [...]

Language: Английский

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A phenomenon-based approach to handling multiple paradigms: Investigating power in international knowledge transfer through active categorization DOI
Madeleine Bausch, Jasmin Mahadevan

International Journal of Cross Cultural Management, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Oct. 2, 2024

In this article, we propose a phenomenon-based approach as suitable way of handling multiple paradigms in practice. We implement the by means active categorization to be differentiated into three steps – differentiation, integration, and patterning apply international knowledge transfer (IKT) multinational enterprises (MNE). Via classify IKT literature six theoretical perspectives. identify power common element underlying MNEs. This leads us conceptualize an influence on through assumptions Burrell-Morgan matrix characteristics proposed Clegg. patterning, draw implications for multi-paradigm research, such dominance regulative functionalist power-assumptions over interpretive critical ones structural lenses rules deduce recommendations research questions research. With our conceptual frame, enable researchers practitioners more sophisticated ways. contribute studies Cross Cultural Management exemplifying benefits handle practice further fields application.

Language: Английский

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1
The politics of selective and differential transfer of HRM practices in employee-owned MNCs: evidence from an emblematic European worker co-op DOI
Ignacio Bretos, Anjel Errasti, Aurélie Soetens

et al.

The International Journal of Human Resource Management, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 35(4), P. 621 - 655

Published: Sept. 4, 2023

AbstractThis paper examines the cross-national transfer of HRM practices at Up Group, an emblematic French multinational worker co-op. Our findings reveal that stakeholder pressure to disseminate co-op's core its foreign subsidiaries triggered two key strategic responses from HQ member-owners: circumvention and ceremonial transfer. Therefore, our study provides new insights into political contested nature practice by elucidating how MNCs actively engage in selective differential some their protect actors' interests preserve position power vis-à-vis subsidiaries. In addition, fine-grained analysis ceremonially transferred contributes literature on variation during diffusion processes MNCs. Finally, examining challenges management people co-ops, increasingly important global player, this addresses critical scholars' calls broaden horizons IHRM research beyond hegemonic for-profit shareholder-owned MNCs.Keywords: International human resource managementmultinational companyorganizational politicspractice transferco-opsemployee-owned firms AcknowledgementsThe authors gratefully acknowledge inputs Carmen Marcuello, Imanol Basterretxea, Aingeru Ruiz, participants 8th EMES Research Conference Social Enterprise. The also express gratitude members Group for giving time support research. first author thanks invaluable Ara Bretos Ares, Ander Patricia Ares Bel, Fernández Ortiz del Rio.Disclosure statementNo potential competing interest was reported authors.Data availability statementDue research, did not agree data be shared publicly, so supporting is available.Notes1 Romania, elected employee representatives constitute main channel workplace representation, especially following 2011 Dialogue Act, which has made it much more difficult set up a representative union organization. Labor Code does stipulate many should elected, stating only shall mutually agreed with employer, relation total number employees (Trif, Citation2016).2 249 wage laborers chiefly came domestic joint-stock were located within same building as co-op HQ3 As point comparison, average profit-sharing bonus paid co-ops about US$ 5,800 (Fakhfakh et al., Citation2012).Additional informationFundingThis supported Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades under grant F21140; Gobierno Aragón S28_20R; Eusko Jaurlaritza IT1711-22.

Language: Английский

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2