Languages proficiency and multinational settings : implications and prospects

Abstract EN

This paper reflects on a number of implications regarding the correlation between linguistic and economic variables.

It considers economic production as a dynamism necessarily entailing linguistic competencies for employability and entrepreneurial activity.

Based on self-reported questionnaire data, the study primarily hinges on a quantitatively-oriented approach.

The results obtained demonstrate that proficiency in more than a language proves to be most advantageous, especially socio-economically, leading to valuable returns to both workforce and multinational.

Individuals with more multiple linguistic skills seem to occupy better work positions.

For the firm, hiring employees with a variety of language profiles renders profits with a high cost-effectiveness.