The Multinational

The multinational enterprise (MNE) is the most distinctive aspect of international business. This subject explores: how and why MNEs exist as vehicles for leveraging and building competitive advantages across borders; how host economies impact the design of MNE operations; and the relationship and balance between global integration and local responsiveness that lies at the core of understanding strategies of the MNE. Particular attention is paid to contemporary issues such as global value chains, MNEs from emerging economies, and digital business models.