The power tussle between headquarters and subsidiaries and headquarters power recentralisation have recently emerged and are increasingly debated issues. This study explores the key characteristics and role of information technology (ERP systems in particular) as a driving force in facilitating headquarters power recentralisation over subsidiaries, and its impact on subsidiary local performance. Fairly tentative literature suggests evidence of key characteristics of ERP systems in MNEs but due to a lack, more exploratory studies and empirical data is needed for a better understanding. Limited...