Trapped in the MNE Matrix: Liminal Identity at the Local–Corporate–Global Nexus
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Trapped in the MNE Matrix: Liminal Identity at the Local–Corporate–Global Nexus
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This podcast explores how managers in Multinational Enterprises (MNEs) navigate the matrix of conflicting demands between global headquarters and local subsidiaries. The authors identify how complex reporting lines and shifting corporate priorities can trap managers in a cycle of ambiguity, hindering effective decision-making and strategic agility. To break free, the paper suggests that firms must simplify their organizational structures and empower local leaders to prioritize market responsiveness over rigid internal bureaucracy.
Citation: Conroy, K.M., & Collings, D.G. (2026). Trapped in the MNE matrix: liminal identity at the local–corporate–global nexus. Journal of International Business Studies. https://doi.org/10.1057/s41267-025-00817-8