Building Global Competence: A Framework for Capability Expansion in Multinational Corporations (MNCs)

In a world of increasing globalization, the organizations' ability to develop global competence is becoming a strategic differentiator.With multinational corporations (MNCs) growing to understand the significance of global competence (i.e., the ability to work effectively across cultures, systems, and geographies), most of the steps taken to address the challenge continue to be fragmented, personality-driven, or simply department specific, such as in HR or leadership development.This paper investigated the concept of global competency, its relevance to MNCs, and a new conceptual framework for capability development for organizations' global competency matrix: GC-CapX Model (Global Competence Capability Expansion Model).Rooted in the dynamic capability theory, cultural intelligence, and organizational learning, the model incorporates strategic correspondence and the multilevel competency pillars, enabling systems and measurable pathways for diffusion within the enterprise.The proposed framework combines individual, organizational, and contextual factors, providing a strategic approach for MNCs to improve global capabilities.GC-CapX framework provides a scalable and modular solution for MNCs willing to build global competence as an organizational capability, beyond individual traits to systemic readiness.Concluding the paper, several directions of longitudinal evaluation, digital augmentation, and contextbased adaptations are proposed, thus creating new horizons in practice and research.