... community resilience through adaptive capacities amid global challenges. Design/methodology/approach The study uses a qualitative route through a global value chain ( GVC ) analysis in a multiple case study. The data collection instruments are an exhaustive literature review and document analysis from...

...Shasha Zhao; John Dilyard; Geoffrey Jones Purpose This perspective paper aims to extend the recent conversation on deglobalization in the context of the global value chain ( GVC ) framework. It highlights the positive role of sustainable innovation in GVCs, pursued by multinational enterprises...

...Sorin M.S. Krammer; Nuruzzaman Nuruzzaman; Debmalya Mukherjee Purpose Knowledge on how firms adapt to exogenous shocks remains scant. This study examines whether internationally connected firms (i.e. firms that rely on exporting, global value chains and foreign ownership) are less likely to adjust...

... of CSR and global value chain (GVC) governance. Design/methodology/approach This paper leverages insights from the literature in political science, policy, regulation, governance and IB; from the own earlier work; and from an inventory of CSR standards across a range of sectors and products...

...Christina Stringer; Snejina Michailova Purpose Modern slavery, one of the most abhorrent crimes against humanity, is a profitable international business (IB). It often operates in a hidden form in the global value chains (GVCs) governed by multinational corporations (MNCs). The purpose...

... within global value chains (GVCs). Design/methodology/approach The approach in this paper is to review various sources about the potential adoption and impact of the new digital technologies (commonly known collectively as Industry 4.0), to contrast these technologies with existing technologies...

..., fragmented and geographically dispersed manner. In this paper, the authors suggest that the evolution of MNEs and the rising importance of global value chains (GVCs) require a refinement of FDI motivations rather than a drastic change in the existing categories. The authors begin with a historical overview...

... relationship with lead firms in global value chains (GVCs) modify the selection of internationalization motives. Design/methodology/approach – The arguments are illustrated through a critical review of the literature on FDI motives and a discussion on how the literature can be extended from looking...