Impact of Globalisation on SASOL Limited: Culture, Leadership, Structure, and Decision Making

Global Business
Environment

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................2
MAIN BODY...................................................................................................................................2
P3. Discuss the influence of globalisation on the culture and leadership and structure of the
SASOL ltd. by applying theories and models........................................................................2
P4. Influence of ethical and sustainable globalisation on organisational functions...............6
M3. Discuss and critically evaluate the impact of globalisation on the organisational culture
and structure...........................................................................................................................7
P5. Discuss the influence of globalisation on the decision making and the ways by which it
can work effectively...............................................................................................................7
P6. Discuss the various modes of internationalisation for SOL limited along with its key
barriers....................................................................................................................................8
M4. Critically evaluate the key barriers and recommended the ways to overcome them......9
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................9
References:.....................................................................................................................................10
Books and Journals...............................................................................................................10
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INTRODUCTION
Globalisation refers to dealing between the companies and customers on an international
global level. The company which is operating into countries apart from the countries that are
based into are considered as global organisations. The process of globalisation is highly
impactful on the factors of organisations, the organisation needs to be open to several changes
and risks that may incur in the course of business (Lappeman, Ransome and Louw, 2019). In this
report SASOL Limited is considered which is chemical and gas energy business. This report
revolves around the impact of globalisation on the factors of SASOL such as culture, structure,
leadership styles, functions in the organisation and on the decision making of the company.
Along with this various modes of internationalism and its key barriers are discussed in context of
SASOL Limited.
MAIN BODY
P3. Discuss the influence of globalisation on the culture and leadership and structure of the
SASOL ltd. by applying theories and models
McKinsey’s 7s Model
This model is classified into seven elements that help the organisation to manage their
leadership and governance for successful implementation of globalisation. McKinsey’s 7s model
is further applied to evaluate the influence of globalisation in SASOL Limited on the leadership
styles and structure.
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Figure 1: Google McKinsey 7S Model
(Source: Google McKinsey 7S Model)
Hard elements
Strategy: To successfully implement the globalisation, SASOL Limited uses various strategies in
their course of business. Communication of these strategies to every branch of the company is
essential to maintain the business on a global level (de Haan, 2020). Strategies give direction to
the organisation in achievement of objectives of the company.
Structure: The structure in which the company operates is essential for business as they decide
the efficiency of the business. SASOL Limited promotes a transparent structure in the
organisation where the authority and responsibility is delegated, they follow a decentralised
approach in their organisation. This helps in effective decision making and smooth flow of
operations while dealing in global business.
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