Global |
UN SDG5 – Gender Equality. |
Does having a global mandate related to a DEI policy influence MNC policy adoption? |
Regional |
Regional expectations or policies regarding DEI (e.g., European Union rules). |
How do MNCs manage tensions when host country cultures’ DEI expectations differ from those of a regional governing body? |
Country/Society |
Societal differences in the ability to recognize, tolerate, and adapt to various types of (social) differences and diversity (e.g., [b@128433]). |
Do MNCs adapt DEI policies based on differing societal expectations where they operate? |
Within-Country |
U.S. states differ in LGBT HR practice support (e.g., [b@128417]). |
Do MNCs make location choices based on within-country DEI policy differences? |
Organization/Firm |
MNCs develop individual DEI cultures, which are influenced by policies of their home countries, their industries and other factors. |
How do MNCs create a global DEI identify for the firm? |
Within-Firm Team |
Global Virtual Teams include members from different cultural and psychological backgrounds, potentially leading to differing expectations regarding DEI practices. |
How does DEI impact the effectiveness of virtual global teams? |