Influences of Globalisation on Organisational Governance and Leadership

Global business
environment

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................................3
MAIN BODY.............................................................................................................................3
TASK 1......................................................................................................................................3
1.0 Introduction to the concept of globalization....................................................................3
1.1 An analysis of the key drivers of globalization................................................................3
2.0 An explanation on the complexity of strategic challenges faced by global businesses...4
2.1 A critical analysis on the strategic challenges caused by globalization on risk,
diversification strategies and supply chain............................................................................5
2.2 A critical evaluation of the global business environment................................................5
TASK 2......................................................................................................................................5
3.0 (a) an evaluation of the influences of globalisation on organisational governance and
leadership...............................................................................................................................5
B) An evaluation of the influences of globalisation on organisational structure...................6
C) An evaluation of the influences of globalisation on organisational culture......................6
D) An evaluation of the influences of globalisation on organisational functions..................6
3.1 a) An evaluation of the influences of ethics on organisational........................................7
B) An evaluation of the influences of global sustainability on organisational function........7
3. 2 (a) Application of mckinley 7S Model on organisational structure in case the of
Vodafone Plc..........................................................................................................................8
Application of Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions theory in the case of Vodafone Plc............9
4.0 (a) An evaluation of different ways decision making can work effectively in a global
context..................................................................................................................................10
(b) Ways (strategies) to enter global markets......................................................................10
(c) A critical evaluation of the key barriers to globalization and recommendations to
overcome them.....................................................................................................................11

(d) A critique of the strategies adopted when entering the global market and valid and
justified recommendations of how Vodafone Plc should adapt its organisational structure
and decision-making processes............................................................................................11
CONCLUSION........................................................................................................................11
REFERENCES.........................................................................................................................12
Books and journals...............................................................................................................12

INTRODUCTION
Global business environment can be defined as an environment at global level where
the organisation is performing its function (Bedianashvili, 2016). It include different business
functions which can impact the organisation performance and working within the market. It is
important for organisation to maintain a particular system in order to achieve its objectives
within the global business market. Under the current report it is based on study of Vodafone
group PLC. It is a British multinational telecommunication organisation which is selling its
services at global level. Head office of organisation is located in Newbury, Berkshire,
England. Organisation is operating at services in Asia Africa Europe and various other
countries where it provide mobile operation data mobile internet and various services to its
customers. Under the present report this discussion about the concept of business and
business environment. It include introduction to the concept of globalisation, key drivers of
globalisation and various other factors related to strategic challenges faced by business entity.
Along with this, there is also discussion about influence of globalisation on the organisation
governance and leadership structure culture function and various other things. There is also
use of mckinney 7s model and Hofstede cultural dimensions theory. Thereafter, there will be
discussion about various strategies which can be adopted in order to achieve global
objectives.
MAIN BODY
TASK 1
1.0 Introduction to the concept of globalization
Globalisation can be defined as a process of interaction and integration between
different individuals companies and governments worldwide. Globalisation is important for
organisation in order to improving the transport and communication technology. In current
business environment, Vodafone is operating at global level. Here, organisation is also using
the concept of globalisation to globalise its function (Hamilton and Webster, 2018).
1.1 An analysis of the key drivers of globalization
Positive impact of globalization