Implementation of diversity, equity and inclusion strategies in multinational companies

Resumo

Strategy implementation remains fragmented and under-researched when compared to other steps of the strategic process, such as strategy formulation and planning. This study investigates the implementation of strategy implementation in multinational companies, focusing on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. A multiple case study considering seven multinationals examined how DEI programs are implemented across headquarters and its subsidiaries. Interviews with senior and middle management across different countries and departments provided a broad vision on the cross-border implementation of DEI programs. The study identified employee diversity groups as a widely used initiative to develop diversity initiatives. Companies regard them as affinity groups and these employees created and led actions are the basis of DEI strategies within subsidiaries. The study also explores the relationship of Human Resources and DEI management with these groups. Contributing to the strategy implementation discussion, the study positions DEI strategy towards an adaptive approach and discusses its impacts on the company's strategic alignment.

Ficha do documento

Tipo

Dissertação

Ano

2025

Instituição

Fundação Getulio Vargas

Fonte

Repositório da FGV

Idioma

Inglês

Acesso

Acesso aberto

Identificador

oai:repositorio.fgv.br:10438/36674

Palavras-chave

Implementação da estratégiaExecução da estratégiaEmpresas multinacionaisRelações sede-subsidiáriaNegócios internacionaisDiversidade, equidade e inclusãoStrategy implementationStrategy executionMultinational companiesHeadquarters-subsidiary relationsInternational businessDiversity, equity & inclusionAdministração de empresasPlanejamento estratégicoDiversidade no ambiente de trabalhoIntegração socialIgualdade