We systematically review theoretical and empirical research published in 38 journals over the last 52 years dealing with host-country nationals (HCNs) in multinational enterprises. We find that HCNs are treated in a relatively homogeneous manner, despite their important differences. Three themes dominate: HCN–expatriate relationships, human resources policies and practices influencing HCNs, and the impact of expatriate interactions on different HCNs. Social psychology theories are commonly applied, and most studies are empirical and cross-sectional. We suggest a more refined treatment of HCNs, promising theoretical and methodological approaches, and thematic directions to enrich the HCN literature further.

我们系统地回顾了过去 52 年来发表在 38 种期刊上的有关跨国企业东道国国民 (HCN) 的理论和实证研究。我们发现 HCNs 以相对同质的方式处理，尽管它们存在重要差异。三个主题占主导地位：HCN 与外籍人士的关系、影响 HCNs 的人力资源政策和实践，以及外籍人士互动对不同 HCNs 的影响。社会心理学理论被广泛应用，大多数研究都是实证和横断面的。我们建议对 HCN 进行更精细的处理、有前景的理论和方法学方法以及进一步丰富 HCN 文献的主题方向。