Outsourcing in emerging countries: a case study from Vietnam

2013 ◽  
pp. 97-108
Keyword(s):  
Emerging Countries

Dilemmas on OFDI Measuring and Interpreting

2020 ◽  
pp. 1295-1313
Author(s):  
Agnieszka Kłysik-Uryszek ◽  
Anetta Kuna-Marszałek
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Data ◽  
Emerging Countries ◽  
Foreign Direct Investments ◽  
Official Statistics ◽  
Depth Analysis

Foreign direct investments (FDI) seem to have been thoroughly studied in specialised literature. However the scope of available statistical data often significantly hampers or even prevents any in-depth analysis of the phenomenon. The dynamic economic processes lead to the formation of new linkages, new organisational solutions in international enterprises that co-exist with well described and recognised forms of FDI but escape proper monitoring of statistical institutions. The chapter discusses the different concepts of measuring and interpreting FDI to provide researchers helpful guidelines how to deal with the problems of different methodological dilemmas. A main conclusion is that data provided by official statistics are insufficient and incoherent, and analysis of the scale of OFDI engagement of enterprises (especially from emerging countries) carries some risk and its results should be approached with caution. The case study of Poland's statistics has been used to portray the most significant discrepancies and problems.

Social Responsibility and Sustainability of Fast Fashion Retail Companies in the Textile Sector

2020 ◽  
pp. 303-324
Author(s):  
Javier Sierra-Sánchez ◽  
Luis Mañas-Viniegra
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Emerging Countries ◽  
International Standards ◽  
Annual Reports ◽  
Fast Fashion ◽  
Lack Of Control ◽  
Sustainability Reports ◽  
Textile Sector

Social and environmental sustainability in the supply chain has been a major concern over the last decade as public opinion has placed responsibility on the shoulders of retail companies for their lack of control over suppliers that go beyond the first tier, which are usually located in emerging countries with regulations far below international standards. The objective of this research is to identify the variables through which retail companies are building their brand equity with a fast fashion business model in the textile sector. An analysis has been carried out regarding the content of annual reports, as well as CSR and sustainability reports, of the main retail companies in the textile sector: The TJX Companies, Inditex, and H&M. Inditex, the company with the highest level of compliance, can be identified and considered as a case study.

Adoption of trastuzumab for breast cancer in four emerging countries in the use of health technology assessment: a case study

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 365-373 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eva Martín-Ruiz ◽  
Jaime Espín Balbino ◽  
Alexandre Lemgruber ◽  
Araceli Caro-Martínez ◽  
Fernanda Lessa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Health Technology Assessment ◽  
Technology Assessment ◽  
Health Technology ◽  
Emerging Countries

Dilemmas on OFDI Measuring and Interpreting

2017 ◽  
pp. 40-58
Author(s):  
Agnieszka Kłysik-Uryszek ◽  
Anetta Kuna-Marszałek
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Data ◽  
Emerging Countries ◽  
Foreign Direct Investments ◽  
Official Statistics ◽  
Depth Analysis

Foreign direct investments (FDI) seem to have been thoroughly studied in specialised literature. However the scope of available statistical data often significantly hampers or even prevents any in-depth analysis of the phenomenon. The dynamic economic processes lead to the formation of new linkages, new organisational solutions in international enterprises that co-exist with well described and recognised forms of FDI but escape proper monitoring of statistical institutions. The chapter discusses the different concepts of measuring and interpreting FDI to provide researchers helpful guidelines how to deal with the problems of different methodological dilemmas. A main conclusion is that data provided by official statistics are insufficient and incoherent, and analysis of the scale of OFDI engagement of enterprises (especially from emerging countries) carries some risk and its results should be approached with caution. The case study of Poland's statistics has been used to portray the most significant discrepancies and problems.

Adoption of the HPV vaccine: a case study of three emerging countries

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 195-204 ◽  
Author(s):  
Araceli Caro Martínez ◽  
Jaime Espín Balbino ◽  
Alexandre Lemgruber ◽  
Eva Martín Ruiz ◽  
Antonio Olry de Labry Lima ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hpv Vaccine ◽  
Emerging Countries

Governance of autonomous universities: case of Thailand

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 288-305 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sakchai Jarernsiripornkul ◽  
I.M. Pandey
Keyword(s):  
Governance Structure ◽  
Emerging Countries ◽  
Health Science ◽  
Governance System ◽  
Institutional Governance ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Higher Education System ◽  
The Government ◽  
The University

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the governance system of autonomous universities in an emerging economy, i.e., Thailand. The authors examine the degree of freedom that Thai autonomous universities enjoy and the process that they follow in instituting their governance system. Design/methodology/approach The authors use case study method of research where units of analysis are 16 public autonomous universities. Data are collected directly from the Universities and available documents and through interviews with ten informants from five universities. Data are analysed using the triangulation method before presenting findings. Findings The authors find that Thai autonomous universities had different degree of readiness when they were granted autonomy status by the government. According to their Acts, the universities can specify their own governance pattern, leadership recruitment, revenue management, budgeting and personnel management. With the strengthening role and accountability, the university councils have enjoyed wider space of actions in institutional governance. Size and composition of the councils differ. Big and more mature universities tend to have more members and their councils comprise more outside experts than the small ones. Thai autonomous universities’ governance structure is in the pattern of corporate-like structure. Participatory process is applied in the university decision making. Big universities are strategically directed towards being research universities, while small and newly established universities are striving to expand to health science education. In academic governance, there is an academic board which helps the council to handle academic standards and give academic related recommendations. The launch of Education Criteria for Performance Excellence Framework to standardise the country’s higher education system has become controversial and is said to lessen the universities’ degree of academic freedom. In financial autonomy, the study finds that most universities are still dependent on government budget. Originality/value This case study depicts the governance system of autonomous universities in Thailand, which is one of the emerging countries. Taken into account that existing literature regarding university governance, especially in the emerging countries is limited, the study, which eventually proposes recommendations for lifting these universities’ governance performance, should be able to contribute fruitful knowledge in the area.

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