Strategic Global HR Planning and Competency Development in Multinational Corporations: A Systematic Review Using Prisma 2020

Muhammad Yalzamul Insan; Jojor Onom; Meilisa Aryanti; Ritha F Dalimunthe; Prihatin Lumbanraja

doi:10.55927/ministal.v4i3.14780

Authors

Muhammad Yalzamul Insan Universitas Sumatera Utara
Jojor Onom Universitas Sumatera Utara
Meilisa Aryanti Universitas Sumatera Utara
Ritha F Dalimunthe Universitas Sumatera Utara
Prihatin Lumbanraja Universitas Sumatera Utara

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55927/ministal.v4i3.14780

Keywords:

Global HR Planning, Competency Development, and International HRM, Competency

Abstract

The integration of global HR planning and competency development serves as a strategic key for multinational corporations (MNCs) in navigating the dynamics of the global market. However, the complexities of culture, legal frameworks, and organizational structures across countries pose challenges to its implementation. This study aims to systematically review literature on the integration of global HR planning and competency development in MNCs, identifying challenges, strategies, and best practices. Following the PRISMA 2020 guidelines, a literature search was conducted across Scopus, Web of Science, and EBSCOhost databases for publications between 2010 and 2024. A qualitative analysis was performed on 32 articles meeting the inclusion criteria. Key findings highlight: (1) the importance of adapting HR strategies to local contexts without compromising global consistency; (2) the critical role of HR professionals as bridges between global strategy and local needs; and (3) competency-based approaches as tools to align business goals with individual development. Effective integration of global HR planning and competency development requires a holistic approach that considers internal and external factors, as well as flexibility in responding to global dynamics.

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