Purpose – Focuses on a specific aspect of globalization, namely the growing role of transnational corporations (TNCs) in the international organisation of production and innovation. Design/methodology/approach – Argues that the nature and characteristics of international production are...

Purpose – The aim of this paper is to discuss the apparent paradox that multinational firms may and sometimes do pursue social benefits as their main objective. Design/methodology/approach – This paper explores the grey area that lays between some consolidated analytical concepts, namely:...