In 2004, Hayleys PLC, a leading Sri Lanka multinational with operations in diverse sectors, decided to unite all its separate environmental and social initiatives into a single corporate responsibility effort. The programme build on strong corporate values and in certain sectors was immediately successful, enabling the firm to strengthen relationships with key stakeholders (unions and customers).

This case looks at how Lincoln Electric, the US-based company renowned for its compensation scheme, tried to implement its human resource policies globally and particularly in China.

International acquisitions have become an extremely important vehicle for growth for multinational companies. A key task for many MNC managers is the planning of such acquisitions and the integration of acquired companies in a manner that enhances the company's overall competitive advantage vis-à-vis other global, regional and national players.