Critical Perspectives on International Business
Scope & Guideline
Navigating Contemporary Issues in International Management
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Critical Examination of Global Value Chains (GVCs):
The journal emphasizes the need to understand the dynamics of global value chains, exploring their resilience, power structures, and the implications for sustainability and social justice. - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI):
There is a strong focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion within international business contexts, examining how these concepts manifest in multinational corporations, particularly through lenses like intersectionality and indigenous perspectives. - Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility:
The journal investigates the role of multinational enterprises in promoting or undermining sustainability, scrutinizing their corporate social responsibility practices and their contributions to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). - Social and Political Contexts of Business:
Research often delves into the socio-political environments in which multinational corporations operate, analyzing how domestic and international policies affect corporate strategies and stakeholder interactions. - Impact of Emerging Markets:
The journal explores the influence and strategies of emerging market multinationals, particularly in relation to their operations in developed economies and their interactions with local communities.
Trending and Emerging
- Interdisciplinary Approaches to Business Challenges:
There is an increasing trend towards employing interdisciplinary methodologies, integrating insights from sociology, political science, and cultural studies to address complex international business issues. - Social Justice and Corporate Accountability:
A rising focus on social justice issues, particularly in relation to corporate accountability and the ethical implications of business practices, is evident in recent publications. - Impact of Global Crises on Business Practices:
The journal has seen a surge in research examining how global crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, affect business operations, strategies, and stakeholder relationships, highlighting resilience and adaptability. - Decoloniality and Indigenous Perspectives:
Emerging themes around decoloniality and indigenous perspectives in business practices are gaining traction, reflecting a critical awareness of historical injustices and the need for inclusive frameworks. - Technology and Digital Transformation in Global Business:
There is an increasing interest in how technology and digital transformation are reshaping international business landscapes, particularly concerning ethical implications and access disparities.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Economic Theories of International Business:
There has been a noticeable decrease in papers focused on traditional economic theories and models of international business, as the field increasingly embraces more critical and interdisciplinary approaches. - Generalized Studies on Emerging Markets:
While emerging markets remain important, there is a decline in generalized studies that do not incorporate specific regional or contextual factors, as researchers now prefer nuanced, context-specific analyses. - Corporate Governance Frameworks:
Discussions solely centered around corporate governance frameworks without integrating social or ethical considerations have become less frequent, as the journal prioritizes more holistic approaches. - Risk Management in International Business:
Research focusing purely on risk management strategies has waned, with a shift towards understanding risks in the context of socio-political dynamics and sustainability challenges. - Conventional Market Entry Strategies:
Studies that primarily discuss traditional market entry strategies without considering broader socio-economic implications have decreased, reflecting a shift towards more integrated analyses of market dynamics.
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