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Research question:How is human capital developed and retained by a Swedish multinational enterprise that operates in the automotive industry?

Purpose of the study: The purpose of this thesis is to investigate and understand how human capital is developed and retained by a Swedish multinational enterprise that operates in the automotive industry.

Methodology: The qualitative research approach was used for this study. Primary data was obtained through semi-structured interviews. Additional information was obtained through other sources such as books, scientific articles and the internet.                                                             

Conclusion: The studied MNE adopts a unique strategy for retaining its human capital. The studied MNE offers its employees stability and safety instead of high salaries. Keywords:  Human capital, human resources, human resource management, intangible assets, intellectual capital,automotive industries, multinational enterprise.