Evolution and decline of MNCs from a leadership-quality perspective- MNCs from the Brazilian market

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to provide guidelines to IHRM by providing a set of personal and psychological competencies that are relevant to the development of global mindsets in global leaders.

Design/methodology/approach

The authors adopted the qualitative research approach by conducting interviews with 22 top managers and organizing focus groups to 102 expatriated Brazilian global leaders.

Findings

The findings suggest that the language proficiency, the complexity of the global role and the positive psychological traits are highly relevant when developing global mindsets.

Originality/value

The researcher argues that the IHRM must review its practices regarding the management of international assignments which efficiency is overrated by top managers.

Citation

Jneid, C. (2021), "Evolution and decline of MNCs from a leadership-quality perspective- MNCs from the Brazilian market", Management Decision, Vol. 59 No. 1, pp. 118-133. https://doi.org/10.1108/MD-02-2019-0177