Closer, stronger, and brighter: bringing IB and IHRM together through the lens of Sustainable Development Goals

Fang Lee Cooke, Geoffrey Wood

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Abstract

Despite the shared research interest in multinational enterprises (MNEs) in international business (IB) and international human resource management (IHRM), the two fields of studies have been criticized for the lack of dialogues and collaborations that might be beneficial to extending the scope of knowledge in each. At the same time, both IB and IHRM have expanded into the international development area, evidenced by the growing interest in the role of MNEs in promoting or hampering the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This perspective paper aims to address some of the critiques, challenge existing assumptions, and provide examples of research that critically examines the role of MNEs in promoting or hampering the realization of the SDGs. This paper highlights the emerging common ground between IB and IHRM, and identifies agendas for future theoretical and applied enquiries.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)779-805
Number of pages27
JournalInternational Journal of Human Resource Management
Volume35
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024

Keywords

  • climate change
  • diversity and inclusion
  • International business
  • international human resource management
  • political economy
  • sustainable development goals

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