Globalization Impact on Tesco

This research project examines the impact of globalization on Tesco Plc's business operations. It analyzes the concept of globalization, its benefits to Tesco, and the current global requirements for the company. The project also identifies emerging economies for brand development and suggests ways to improve Tesco's global operations.

RESEARCH PROJECT

TITLE:
“An Investigation into the impact of globalization on business operations". A Case of
Tesco Plc.
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
Overview of the Research
Globalization is determined as an effective procedure of fundamental interaction and
integration among individuals, organization or government across the globe. Globalization is
also considered as a changes in the world where an individual is moving away from self
contained countries and towards a more integrated world (Yu and Ramanathan, 2012).
Globalization is a wider term which stand for the global consolidation of international trade,
finance, information technology and culture. Governing norms are created to open economic
system domestically as well as worldwide to boost up the evolution in undeveloped countries and
raise standards of living for their people. Thus these policies have designed an international free
market which is effective in providing benefits to international business firms in the western
world to the element of smaller business, common people and culture. Globalization has a direct
influence of the transaction of an organization, thus in this contemporary business era rivalry
among competitors is on its peak and organizational concerns are centered on enhnacing their
operations at global level in respect to enhancing its performance and operations. On a business
level, globalization has a huge impact on an firms product life cycle and the balance sheet of the
firm. In UK, retail is the most developing sector that has a vast impact on the economic growth
of the country. the major motive of retail sector is to fulfilling the basic desires and preferences
of people at global commercial centre in respect to developing benefits for firm as well as for
economic development. Tesco Plc is the chosen organization for this specific report and it is the
biggest British multinational company which operates in grocery and general merchandising
retailer (Wood, Wrigley and Coe, 2016). The potential motive of the firm is to creating
awareness about their offerings at global level in respect to maintain high brand image at
domestic as well as international market.
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Background of the Research
Globalization is a crucial concept that has become the major aspect in business life during
the last few decades. This element impacts the economy, organizational life, social group and
environment in assorted manner, and almost all organizations have been impacted through the
changes that are occurs in globalization. These alteration are mainly connected to developing
competition and the rapid changes of technology and data transfer. Globalization has
considerable, a huge impact on the operations and function of an organization (Ndhlovu, 2012).
Globalized operations of a small as well as large business enterprises helps in enhancing the
market reach of firm, however it create benefits in attainment of higher growth and competitive
edge within the commercial center. Tesco Plc is a well known and largest retail organization.
Which operated its business operations all over the globe. The company was established in the
year of 1919 by the significant efforts of Jack Cohen who is known as the group of market stalls.
The headquarter of the firm is in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, England, United
Kingdom. The company mainly offers high quality grocery and general merchandising services
with the help of their outlets and stores. The significant aim of the firm is to conduct globalized
operations for the purpose of attaining high profits and revenue. Customers are considered to be
the primary concern of an organization and Tesco Plc is widely focused on using gaining the
attention of people at global level through enhancing its offering and operations at wide scale.
Reason for Choosing the Topic
The investigation into practical action is based on the influence of globalization on the
organizational activities or operations. Globalization is considered as a wide area of study which
performs effective role in developing the operations and function of a business in efficacious
way. The potential reason for choosing the study is to developing the knowledge base of
individual in the domain of the significance of globalization and its importance for business
growth. The present area of study helps in providing a significant detail in regards to the the
essential elements of globalization within the business operations and its various benefits which
has a huge influence on the profitability of the firm (Miozzo, Yamin and Ghauri, 2012). Thus a
deep analysis on the specified area helps an individual in enhancing their knowledge base and
develop their skills to determining the aspects of globalization in respect to conduct international
operations for an organization. Another reason for conducting the research is to develop a
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theoretical frame work which helps the people in analyzing the consequences of globalization
and its influence on the business operations at large level.
Reason for choosing the Research
The chosen area of study is depend on the detailed investigation of the impact of
globalization on business operations. globalization is an important aspect which plays effective
role in developing the business operations of the firm at large scale. This is a wide area of study
which provides a an appropriate knowledge and idea about the specified concept which helps an
individual in enhancing their knowledge and ability. The major reason behind conducting the
research the personal interest of the investigator as the the proper study is done the by researcher
for the purpose of enhancement of its personal interest in the area of globalization. the present
research work will also provides helps a learner in developing the skills and knowledge in the
terms of globalization and its influence on the business activities of an organization at global
level (Maon and Lindgreen, 2015). In today's modern and competitive era it is required for each
individual to have suitable knowledge in respect to the aspect of globalization and its influence
on the business operations of small or large organizations at global scale. The present conducted
research is effective in providing a significant idea and knowledge about the terms of
globalization and this create value for an individual to enhance their knowledge base and ability
so that their future goals and objectives can be attained in positive manner.
Research Aim
This is the primary aspect of each research project, the significant aim of the research is
to create measurable and testable research aim which gradually adding to the collection of human
knowledge. Research aim is also considered as a predetermined broad statements of desired
results and outcomes, or the general intentions of the specified area of study, which 'represents a
picture' of the research project in viable manner. The major goal of the desired study is “An
Investigation into the impact of globalization on business operations". A Case of Tesco Plc.
Research Objectives
A research objective is a broad, aphoristic and declarative argument which gives an
appropriate path to the researcher to investigate the variables in effective manner (Manning,
2013). This is also an essential aspect of introduction section as in this the aim of the research is
explained in different statements for the purpose of analysing the target of research in effective
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manner. This part is interlinked with the aim of the research and gives appropriate direction to
section of literature. The necessary objectives of this research are evaluated as under:
 To analyse the concept of globalisation and how its benefits to Tesco Plc
 To identify emerging economies for brand development by Tesco Plc
 To assess the current global requirement for Tesco Plc.
 To suggest how Tesco can improve its global operations.
Research Questions
 What is the concept of globalisation and its benefits to Tesco Plc?
 How to determine the current global requirement for Tesco Plc?
 How to identify emerging economies for brand development for Tesco Plc?
 What are the suggestions for development techniques for improving operational
framework in Tesco Plc?
Time Scale
This is the most essential aspect of research investigation as it plays effective role in
completion of the research within the given time duration (Lasserre, 2017). During the
implementation of the research the major obligation of the researcher is to create a suitable time
frame in which all research elements are mentioned as per the precedence of the exploration
task, so that proper execution can be made. At the time of conducting a research project a
specified duration of time is mention in which it is necessary for the investigator to complete the
research work in systematic manner, thus time scale helps the investigator in completion of the
research as per the given time frame.
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Chapter 2: Literature Review
It is also an another imperative part of the investigation work. Literature review is
considered as a critical analysis of the published sources or a theoretical frame work on a
specified area of study. It is a clear and concise assessment of the literature and gives a summary,
classification, comparison and evaluation on a particular area of study. This section is completely
based on the research questions that covers the aim and objectives of the exploration work. In
this portion of the investigation data is collected by secondary origins like books, journals,
newspaper, online sites etc. Along with this past research projects are also effective in providing
relevant and reliable information on the basis of which an appropriate theoretical framework is
created (Križan and et. al., 2016). In this part a brief evaluation is done on the basis of the
opinion of different writers and authors who are having befitting knowledge and idea about the
nominative area of study.
The concept of globalisation and its benefits to Tesco Plc.
Globalization is a vast concept which refers as the process of integration and interaction
among individual, business and governments at world wide level. in the other word globalisation
is also outlined as the worldwide integration of the global trade, investment, information
technology and cultures. the process of globalisation has a direct influence on the situation,
culture, political system, economic development and prosperity and it also has a huge impact on
the physical well being of humans in societies across the world. In this modern business
environment competition among industries are increasingly high and the major need of each
commercial enterprise is to attain higher competitive edge by spread out their business
operations at global level. Globalisation is considered as a patterned advance through that local
markets, humanities, and beliefs have become confederative with the help of a globe-spanning
system of human action and commerce (Kadar, Moise and Colomba, 2014). The aspect of
globalisation is mainly applied by the organisation to refer the implicitly economic process. As
per the views expressed by Tejvan Pettinger, 2017, Globalisation of commercial centre refers to
the procedure of integrated and fusion of the people global markets into a sole commercial
centre. Tesco Plc is the worlds largest and popular retailer and it followed an assertive overseas
strategy for business expansion into US, South Korea, Eastern Europe and China. The company
has concern on enlarging its offerings and serve its products and services globally for the
purpose of enhancing its market reach in context of attaining high profitability and growth. As a
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large chain of supermarket Tesco dominates the commercial centre with 25% of share, which
make it as a monopoly market. The company has become highly successful by its effective
marketing strategies, appropriate inventory management and good location of outlets. The
potential motive of Tesco is to become the worlds largest retail brand in order to fulfilling the
needs and desires of an individual at global level. The company has attain various benefits by the
globalisation in which some are described as under: Free Movement of Labour: Globalisation helps Tesco in encouraging customers and
producers to attaining benefits from the deeper categorisation of labour or economies of
scale. Free Trade: The company is also attain higher benefits from the flexible movement of
labour among different geographical areas. Globalisation helps Tesco in saving extra cost
of trade across the different boundaries, which create benefits on enhancing the
profitability of firm (Hines, 2012). Greater Competition: High range of profitability can be gain by the Tesco, with the help
of sharing information, ideas, skills and advance technologies across the globe. In today's
commercial business environment competition is on its peak within the market place and
globalised operations helps Tesco in providing high competition to their rivals through
attaining high profitability with the help of high market reach. Increased economies of scale: Globalisation also creates value in developing the brand
image of firm within the commercial trade an this helps the firm in facing challenges in
regards to the climate change, wealth or inequality of income.
The current global requirement for Tesco Plc.
Now a day's globalization is reasoned as the most important term which plays vast
function in each in maturation and development of the small and large business organisation.
Tesco is the UK's biggest retailer super market which struggling to find a new avenues in respect
to attaining higher profitability on interior ground. Store are no thirstier acute on the wide
supermarket which Tesco has finished to evolve, so it was involuntary to compose off £804m of
geographical area assets and acknowledge which closely fractional of its long-famed line of
growth land was now surplus to needed. In previous decade the profit margin of Tesco is around
8.3% in the UK and the company was widely concern on beginning of its local comfort outlets
and tested to invite shoppers back to its largest stores with damage in prices that cuts and
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investment in warmer, brighter interiors. In the modern business era the level of completion is on
its peak and the major concern area of Tesco Plc is to become the most popular brand through
satisfying the needs and wants of buyers at global level. The company is focused on analysing
the trend of market so that appropriate quality can be offered to their important buyers in respect
to retain them for wide operations of business. Tesco is operating at global level and for
maintaining its position and brand image different requirements are there in which some are
described as below:
Skilled Workforce: This considered as the primary requirement of an organisation. It is essential
for a small as well as wide business concern to maintain its workforces in respect to operate its
business functions at global level (Fleming, 2012). As a well reputed company Tesco Plc is
focused on maintaining its workforce in order to effectively managing the operations of the firm.
The human resource department of the Tesco is significantly concern on analysing the internal as
well as external requirement of workforces and hire well educated and skilled people in respect
to maintaining the appropriate flow of work forces so that activities can be implemented in well
planned and systematic manner.
Advancement in Technology: It is also an essential aspect which is required to be considered by
business organisations in respect to maintaining the trading operations of an organisation in
appropriate way. In this modern world digitization has a vast effect on the trading operations and
functions of the firm in effective manner. In the changing trend of technologies it is required for
Tesco Plc to implement highly advanced tools and technologies in respect to maintaining the
production function of the firm so that appropriate services can be offered to the potential
customers. Advance tools and technique like social media, internet, high tech machinery etc. are
required to be execute by Tesco. these sources are also effective in implementing good
relationship with customers at global level.
The potential emerging economies for brand development for Tesco Plc.
As per the views expressed by John A. Quelch, 2010, Emerging economies is considered
as a country which has different characteristics of developed market, but is not able to satisfy the
standard to be termed as a developed economies. Emerging economies is also known as
emerging market or developing countries. emerging economies are considered as the countries
that are investing in a more productive capacity in respect to matching the level of developed
countries. UK retailer Tesco was a very powerful penetrating foreign market which has high
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market share and profitably. The potential motive of Tesco behind expansion of business is to
capturing a wide area of market in respect to attaining benefits from the international business
operations. Tesco has widely concern on operating its business operations in emerging
economies in respect to achieving higher profitability and performance at global level. AS per
the views of Sean Silverthorne, 2010, each country pose its own issues for multinationals
emergence in the new geographical areas (Colen, Maertens and Swinnen, 2012). In the present
study Tesco has faced various challenges and conflicts in operating theirs business in United
State. For effective expansion in US, Tesco puts various efforts like opened some of its easy and
fresh stores on the right location and eliminate discount coupons in respect to grabbing the
attention of more and more customers.
Tesco is the world's largest retailer after Walmart, and the company is significantly focused on
increasing its sales and revenue through expending the different emerging countries like Korea, it
considered as the largest market which is situated outside of Britain and enhancing operations in
Thiland, China, India and Malaysia. As per the performance level of Tesco, the analysts told that
the bend in Asia and Mainland Europe would capture its current decrease as the economic
recovery of the country took stay and its resources its developed and the company anticipate to
unstopped its very first restaurant which name is Cash and Carry in the India in upcoming time
period. In China and Thailand the company were grow with 8.3 per cent and 3.4 per cent in the
same time duration, decline through 9.3 per cent and 4.8 per cent maturation significantly in the
2nd common fraction, while implicit in the sales in Malaysia were rise through 0.5 per cent
which is shadowing a second-quarter decrement of around 2 per cent.
The appropriate suggestions for development techniques for improving operational framework
in Tesco Plc.
In this contemporary business environment the the leading objective of all small large
size business enterprises is to attaining higher development and success at global level. As per
the views expressed by Anthony Olabode Ayodele, 2013, Tesco is the most popular and worlds
largest retail company which operates in general and grocery merchandising sector, however the
potential consideration of the firm is to appreciated the preferences and choice of buyers at
worldwide level in order to retaining them for extended run of business operations (Coe and Lee,
2013). For this company is offering wide range of qualitative products and services so that high
growth can be attain by capturing a wide area of market. Globalisation is the key source for each
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business organisation and its performs vast role in the operations of the firm at wide scale. As a
leading retail firm it is essential for Tesco to maintain its trade name and brand reputation among
the people who are interested to taking benefits of organisational products and services. There
are various suggestions that can help the firm in improving operational framework , some are
described as below:
Technological Advancement: Technology is the most important aspect that has a vast impact on
the operations of the firm. As a wide business concern it is important for Tesco to execute
advancement in their operations and adopt new and advance technologies in respect to enhancing
its production and operations at wide scale. Company needs to develop its global relationship in
regards to enhancing its profitability and growth, however it is required for Tesco to implement
effective communication sources and IT tools like social media, MIS etc. so that effective
relationship can be implemented among organisation or its customers.
Performance Framework: This is also an essential aspect of firm as it is required for every
organisational concern to maintain its performance in order to attaining higher growth and
profitability at marker place. Tesco requires to change its primary functions or operations in the
manner of attaining organisational objectives and targets (Brown and Lauder, 2012). Company
also concern on analysing the challenges that are faced by the customers in respect to resolving
them so that customers loyalty can be maintained.
Employees Sustainability: Employees are the key source of each business firm as it is essential
for organisation to maintain its workforce in respect to effective implementation of
organisational operations and functions. It is required for Tesco to hire well skilled and talented
people at work place in respect to maintaining the operations of the firm at global level.
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Chapter 3: Research Methodology
Research methodology is reasoned as the most essential element of investigation as it is
also refers as the collection of different application, that are effective in providing a proper
direction to moving ahead in the manner of completion of the study. There are different methods
and approaches which are applied by the researcher in respect to gather accurate information or
data from the participants. Some useful methods are described as under:
Type of Investigation
This is very imperative section of exploration work, the potential obligation of the
investigator examine the type of research as to moving ahead towards right direction. An
exploration work is either based on qualitative or quantitative in existence. The qualitative
research is emphasises on collection of information by qualitative means, in this manner a study
is said to be qualitative when it manages human discernment and sentiments (Beynon-Davies,
2013). On the other hand quantitative research depends on the selection of measurable and
quantitative aspects. A research is known as quantitative when it significantly manages
numerical statistical data points. The present research report shows that the investigation into
consideration is depends on qualitative nature and it will directed by the use of theoretical
aspects.
Research Philosophy
Research philosophy is an another important part of research methodology as it reflects
the opinion and views of assorted authors and writers who are providing a sort of information as
per their knowledge base on the specified area of study. Research Philosophy has categorised
among two major parts which involves positivism and interpretivism philosophy. In the existing
exploration report interpeitivisim philosophy is being used by the investigator because it is
essential for rendering potential description on the qualitative research.
Research Approach
This is the second and the important stage in the research onion which provides a a clear
vision or direction to the investigator to utilize the research in right way. This is based on two
major types that includes inductive and deductive research approach (Baud and Durand, 2012).
In the existing exploration work deductive research approach has been applied by the
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investigator because it is effective and most suitable method for providing comprehension on the
impact of globalisation on the business performance of Tesco.
Research Strategy
Research strategy is considered as the road map which works towards the goal of
exploration and how the desired objectives can be achieved. This section of the research
methodology is based on various aspects that involves experiment, survey, case study, action
research etc. among all of them survey is the best strategy and in the present research work
survey has taken into proper action by the investigator as this method is usually associated with
the deductive approach.
Research Design
Research design is considered as the blue print of the research work as it helps the
investigator in assisting the researcher to carry out the actions in appropriate direction. Research
design is based on three noteworthy types which includes descriptive, exploratory and
experimental research design (Bailey and et. al., 2018). In the present exploration work
descriptive research design has been applied by the researcher and taken into appropriate action
because it is effective for the researcher to conduct qualitative research in proper manner by
encounter descriptive analysis on the give area of study. This also plays effective role in drawing
valid and reliable outcome.
Choice of Methods
This is the major obligation of the researcher to make an appropriate choice of research
methods. In an exploration work researcher can apply one or more one tool for data collection as
the whorl research activities are based on the data that are accumulated by the researcher for
completion of the work in right manner. A researcher can use primary, secondary or mixed
method of data collection. In the present research work mixed method approach is used by the
investigator because in this both primary as well as secondary sources are applied for the purpose
of reaching at potential outcome.
Time Horizons
It is another essential and useful effective part of research onion which help an
investigator to identify time duration of completing all research elements in appropriate and
accurate way (Appel, Franz and Hassler, 2014). With the help of time scale or Horizon, a
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researcher is able to identify proper time for completion of the work in the manner of
accumulating accurate outcome.
Technique and procedure:
A research work is based on data and information and for collection of data researcher
applies various tools and procedure in which primary as well as secondary sources plays
effective role in gathering reliable and accurate information for considering the end goal to reach
at potential outcome. Primary tool is applied by the researcher for the purpose of accumulating
primary data with the use of study. In survey questionnaire is designed and it is answered
through the responsive people who are selected for the specified area of study. on the other side
secondary tool is effective in administration the section of literature review through analyzing
the perspective of different communicator and official document which are prescribed by the
authors.
Sampling
It is the most crucial piece of investigation methodology and it basically replicates from
the original population. It is the major concerned area of the investigator to select the targeted
area from where data is being gathered in positive way (Alexander, 2013). Data sampling is
classified between two different types like as probabilistic or non-probabilistic data sampling. In
the current exploration work purposive sampling technique has been applied by the investigator
as a part of non-probabilistic sampling. This method is appropriate in select the sample of
population. The investigator tends to select the sample size of 30 respondents who are suitable in
providing actual and reliable data in regards to the specified area of study.
Data Analysis
It considered to be the most imperative piece of the research projects it directs the
investigator in conducting a detailed analysis by gathering information from primary sources.
This section of the investigation is depend on the analysis of aggregation and information which
is collected by the researcher for the purpose of completion of the research project. The major
obligation of a researcher is to consider all the areas which are effective in collection of
appropriate data and information in respect to completion of the work in appropriate time
duration (Alejandra Gonzalez-Perez, 2013). This section is based on the overall findings of the
investigation as in this findings are created with the help of thematic evaluation. It is the major
tool that can be applied for analyzing qualitative and quantitative data related to the specified
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area of study. In thematic investigation, different themes, charts and graphs are designed for
achieving the aims in most appropriate manner.
Ethical Consideration
A research is based on some ethics and principles confidentiality of information, time and
cost management. While executing an investigation work researcher faces various implication
and issues. Researcher needs to ensure their respondents in regards to the security of their
personal information, so that miss use will not be taken place. Time is considered as the major
issue which required to be maintained by the researcher through creating an appropriate time
frame in which all the activities are mentioned as per their priority. Cost is also a major concern
and it is the primary obligation of the researcher to keep an appropriate amount of funds and
capital in respect to completion of the research work with covering the goals and objectives as
some activities are cost consuming in nature.
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Chapter 4: Data Collection and Analysis
Data collection is the primary concern on researcher as each and every activity of the
exploration work is based on the data which is collected by the researcher. In the present
exploration report data has been accumulated by administration of a survey in which
questionnaire is prepared with covering the major aspects of research aims and objectives.
Questionnaire
Q1) Are You aware about the concept of globalisation? Frequency
 Yes 18
 No 2
Q2)Does the implementation of globalisation if effective for retail sector? Frequency
 Yes 15
 No 5
Q3) What is the major impact of Globalisation on the business activities
Retailers?
Frequency
 Monopoly Power to Multinationals 5
 Structural Unemployment 5
 Greater Competition 6
 Increased Trade 4
Q4) What are the major benefits of globalisation for Tesco Plc? Frequency
 Free Movement of Labour 6
 Free Trade 4
 Greater Competition 8
 Increased economies of scale 2
Q5) What are the current requirement of Tesco to maintain its globalised
operations?
Frequency
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 Skilled Workforce 8
 Advancement in Technology 6
 Proper training sessions 6
Q6) What are potential emerging economies for brand development for Tesco
Plc?
Frequency
 China 5
 Thailand 5
 Korea 5
 Japan 5
Q7) Does the business expansion in emerging economies are beneficial for
Tesco?
Frequency
 Strongly Agree 15
 Strongly Disagree 2
 Neutral 3
Q8) What are the major factors that influence an organisation to
internationalized its business operation?
Frequency
 Finance 4
 Technology 4
 Competitor efficiency 8
 Economic Environment 4
Q9) What are the major issues that are faced by Tesco due to its globalised
operations?
Frequency
 Ethical Business Practices 5
 Organizational Structure 5
 Public Relations 5
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 Legal and Regulatory Structure 5
Q10) Provide suggestions for making improvement in the globalised operations
of Tesco.
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Theme 1: People are aware about the concept of globalisation.
Q1) Are You aware about the concept of globalisation? Frequency
 Yes 18
 No 2
Interpretation
As per the detailed investigation of the report is can be found that globalisation is
reasoned as the most effective aspect which has a vast impact on the operations and activities of
an organisation at wide scale. 18 out of 20 responsive are know about the construct of
globalisation and 2 respondents are not in favour with this statement.
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18
2
Yes
No

Theme 2: The implementation of globalisation is effective for retail sector.
Q2)Does the implementation of globalisation if effective for retail sector? Frequency
 Yes 15
 No 5
Interpretation
According to the discussion of this particular report it has been analysed that the effective
execution of the globalisation is advantageous for the retail sector, however the organisations
from retail sector get opportunities to expand their business at global level which create benefits
in developing the profitability and performance of the firm. 15 out of 30 individuals are agree
with this statement and as per their sentiment globalised operations are required for the evolution
of the firm and 5 people are not agree with the statement.
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15
5
Yes
No

Theme 3: There are various major impact of Globalisation on the business activities Retailers.
Q3) What is the major impact of Globalisation on the business activities
Retailers?
Frequency
 Monopoly Power to Multinationals 5
 Structural Unemployment 5
 Greater Competition 6
 Increased Trade 4
Interpretation:
According the the report of survey it has been determined that there are various major
impact of Globalisation on the business activities of Retailers. 5 out of 20 respondents are go
with he option of monopoly power to multinationals, 5 are said that structural unemployment is
also another influence of globalisation on the business operations of retailers. 6 respondents
choice the aspect of greater competition and left people are go with the choice of increased trade.
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5
5 6
4
Monopoly Power to
Multinationals
Structural Unemployment
Greater Competition
Increased Trade

Theme 4: There are different benefits that are derived by Tesco through executing globalised
operations.
Q4) What are the major benefits of globalisation for Tesco Plc? Frequency
 Free Movement of Labour 6
 Free Trade 4
 Greater Competition 8
 Increased economies of scale 2
Interpretation:
The above mentioned chart represents that in today's competitive era the potential aim of
each business concern is to enhancing its performance with maximisation of organisational
operation. There are different benefits that are derived by Tesco through executing globalised
operations. 6 out of 20 respondents are go with the option of free movement of labour, 4 people
are in the favour of free trade, 8 people said that higher competition is a major benefit of Tesco
and remaining people go with the option of increased economics of scale.
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6
4
8
2
Free Movement of Labour
Free Trade
Greater Competition
Increased economies of scale

Theme 5: There are various current requirement of Tesco to maintain its globalised
operations.
Q5) What are the current requirement of Tesco to maintain its globalised
operations?
Frequency
 Skilled Workforce 8
 Advancement in Technology 6
 Proper training sessions 6
Interpretation
According to the analysis of this particular investigation report it has been found that
Tesco operates in a wide area of industry and significantly focused on fulfilling the desires of
people at commercial centre. the major motive of Tesco is to spread out their organisaional
activities at global level in respect to achieving higher competitive edge. For expansion the
company has various requirements 8 out of 20 people are in favour of skilled workforce, 6 are go
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8
6
6
Skilled Workforce
Advancement in Technology
Proper training sessions

with advancement in technology and remaining people are go with the option of proper training
sessions.
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Theme 6: The potential emerging economies for brand development for Tesco Plc.
Q6) What are potential emerging economies for brand development for Tesco
Plc?
Frequency
 China 5
 Thailand 5
 Korea 5
 Japan 5
Interpretation:
According to the survey detail analysis of the project it can be evaluated that emerging
economies are considered to be the most beneficiary sector for business expansion as these
countries are effective in developing the profitability and revue of the firm within commercial
centre. 5 out of 20 people are go with the country of China as per their opinion Tesco requires to
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5
5 5
5
China
Thailand
Korea
Japan

expand in China for the purpose of attaining high profit, 5 people go with the derivative of
Thailand, 5 select the option of Korea and leftover respondents go with the option of Japan.
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Theme 7: The business expansion in emerging economies are beneficial for Tesco.
Q7) Does the business expansion in emerging economies are beneficial for
Tesco?
Frequency
 Strongly Agree 15
 Strongly Disagree 2
 Neutral 3
Interpretation:
From the above given discussion it has been evaluated that 15 out of 20 respondents are
strongly agree with this statement that the business expansion in emerging economies are
beneficial for Tesco. As per their opinion company has attain various benefits like high market
share, increasing in customers reach, higher competitive edge etc. for the business expansion in
the emerging countries. 2 respondent's are strongly disagree with this statement and remaining
people are neutral as they are not providing any information regarding this statement.
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2
3
Strongly Agree
Strongly Disagree
Neutral

Theme 8: The major factors that influence an organisation to internationalized its business
operation.
Q8) What are the major factors that influence an organisation to
internationalized its business operation?
Frequency
 Finance 4
 Technology 4
 Competitor efficiency 8
 Economic Environment 4
Interpretation:
From the discussion of the mentioned analysis report it can be interpreted that there are
different factors that determinant an organisation to internationalized its business operation. 4 out
of 20 respondents choice the derivative of finance as per their concern finance is the major
source that influence a business to become globalised, 4 people go with technology, 8 people are
in the favour of competitors efficiency and remaining people select the option of economic
environment.
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4
4
8
4
Finance
Technology
Competitor efficiency
Economic Environment

Theme 9: The major issues that are faced by Tesco due to its globalised operations.
Q9) What are the major issues that are faced by Tesco due to its globalised
operations?
Frequency
 Ethical Business Practices 5
 Organizational Structure 5
 Public Relations 5
 Legal and Regulatory Structure 5
Interpretation:
From the detailed analysis of the preceding investigation it can be analysed that diferent
issues are there that are featured by Tesco due to its globalised operations. 5 out of 20
respondents are go with the option of ethical business practices, 5 people are in favour of
organisational structure, 5 people go with public relation and leftover respondents select with
the derivative of legal and regulatory structure.
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5
5 5
5
Ethical Business Practices
Organizational Structure
Public Relations
Legal and Regulatory Structure

Chapter 5: Conclusion and Recommendation
Conclusion
As per the discussion of the above given report it has been evaluated that Globalisation is
a vast concept which significantly performs vast role in maturation and growth of business
operations of a business. in today's modern scenario rivalry is on its peak within the commercial
centre and businesses are widely focused on enhancing its operations by fulfilling the desires and
wants of an individual at global level. Now a day's business expansion is the primary need of
each business organisation as the progression and maturation of the business is depend on its
wider network. An organisation faces various kind of issues and conflicts while operating in
globalised market like trade policy, high labour rate, legal obligations etc. these are needs to be
analysed by the firm in respect to conducting effective operations at global level. In the retail
sector organisations are widely concern on fulfilling the desires of humans at international level
in respect to retaining them for long run of business organisation. Globalization has extensive, a
gigantic effect on the activities and capacity of an association. Globalized activities of a little and
additionally vast business ventures helps in upgrading the market reach of firm, anyway it make
benefits in fulfilment of higher development and focused edge inside the business centre.
Globalization has an immediate impact of the tasks of firm, along these lines in this advanced
business period business relation and rivalry is on its peak within the commercial centre and each
business is focused on building up their activities at worldwide dimension in regard to improving
its execution and activities. On a enterprise level, globalization huge impacts an organisational
product life cycle and an association's monetary record.
Recommendation
From the above given discussion it has been recommended that globalisation is a crucial
concept which is widely applied by business organisation in respect to effectively execution of
their business operations in the manner of attaining higher growth and profitability. Tesco is a
largest retailer brand which is widely focused on capturing a broad region of commercial centre
by maximising its operations at global level. The company should focus on its marketing
function in respect to grabbing the attention of people at global level. It is also essential for
Tesco Plc to analyse the market before expansion of the business activities within a new
geographical centre. Company should study the legal obligations and policies in respect to
properly execution of business operations within a new and emerging country. Company should
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also focus on the changing needs and demands of people at market place in respect to providing
them appropriate facilities. Company should also consider the legal laws and legislations of
different emerging countries so that expansion could be easy for the firm. Company should also
analyse the competition that are available at market place and try to make more effective
strategies for providing high competition to their rivals. For attaining growth in market company
should also focus on their workforces so that appropriate production can be made.
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Chapter 6: Personal Reflective Statement
The research into appropriate action is based on the influence of globalisation on the
organisational activities of Tesco. Globalisation has a vast influence on the operations and
business activities of an organisation at wide scale. A research project is based on various
methods and techniques that helps an investigator in providing a significant direction to fulfilling
the basic requirements of the research activities. The major obligation of a researcher to the
adapt most suitable methodologies in respect to reaching at the potential outcome of the research.
The major consideration of an investigator is to creating an appropriate theoretical framework in
respect to providing a brief idea about the research issue. As to attaining appropriate knowledge
and idea about an issue qualitative research technique is applied by the investigator because it is
effective in gathering data and information with proper facts and figures. In this descriptive
research design has been chosen by the investigator in respect to conducting an in-depth analysis
of qualitative research. Along with this primary and alternative tools are practically used by the
investigator in as to collection of reliable information from various segments. Descriptive
research design is appropriate for providing an effective theoretical frame work on the qualitative
analysis. Along with this interpritivism philosophy is effective for providing data and
information by the opinion of various authors and writers. Primary research method is effective
for the investigator to conducting a survey in which data is being gathered by creating a
questionnaire and on the contrary secondary tool is effective in administration the part of
literature review with proper support of the perception of various authors and writers. For the
present research work questionnaire is considered to be the most essential tool which helps the
researcher in accumulation of reliable information through the opinion of people.
Alternative Research methodology
A research project is based on a particular issues and for addressing the issues researcher
needs to follow a structure which provides an effective direction to completion of the research
work through addressing the issue in right manner. Research methodology is the combination of
various applications that all re used by the investigator to carry out the research in right direction.
There are different interchange methods of research methodology which likewise can be
connected to execute the research in a viable and cultivatable manner. For directing this
exploration, the in right manner survey is conducted through fulfilling the questionnaire from the
respondents who are having appropriate idea and knowledge about the specified area of study.
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Questionnaire is the most effective tool and widely taken into legitimate action by the
investigator to get a perspective of people on the predefined territory of study. There is an
alternative method, Interviews, under which the researcher should lead question and answer
round from respondents by itself and not with the help of questionnaire. In this random questions
are being asked by the respondents about the selected area of study. In this an individual round
is included, which is likewise powerful gathering data by evaluating the concept of individuals.
Consequently it tends to be aforementioned that the other that I can apply with the end goal of
investigator is a Interview round with the people. Which will be sufficiently productive to
attaining the essential outcomes.
Area for further research
The potential reason for administration of an investigation work is to addressing the
conflicts in effective manner through analysing data and information that are gathered from
various sources. The present exploration work is based on the impact of globalization on
business operations. This is a wide area of study which provides a clear way to an individual to
develop their own skills and ability in the all aspects of the given area of study. In today's
commercial center it is required for each individual to have appropriate knowledge in regards to
the aspects of globalization. With the help of this wide area of study the data collection ability of
researcher can be improved which helps the investigator in attaining their own future objectives
in appropriate manner. Time and project management skills are also enhanced which helps an
individual in attempting their future projects in appropriate way. The present area of research
will also help an individual or organization to get appropriate idea and knowledge about the
concept of globalization and this develop benefits for firm at global level.
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REFERENCES
Books and Authors
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APPENDIX
Questionnaire
Name:
Age:
Gender:
Email Id:
Address:
Q1) Are You aware about the concept of globalisation?
Yes
No
Q2)Does the implementation of globalisation if effective for retail sector?
Yes
No
Q3) What is the major impact of Globalisation on the business activities Retailers?
Monopoly Power to Multinationals
Structural Unemployment
Greater Competition
Increased Trade
Q4) What are the major benefits of globalisation for Tesco Plc?
Free Movement of Labour
Free Trade
Greater Competition
Increased economies of scale
Q5) What are the current requirement of Tesco to maintain its globalised operations?
Skilled Workforce
Advancement in Technology
Proper training sessions
Q6) What are potential emerging economies for brand development for Tesco Plc?
China
Thailand
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Korea
Japan
Q7) Does the business expansion of in emerging economies are beneficial for Tesco?
Strongly Agree
Strongly Disagree
Neutral
Q8) What are the major factors that influence an organisation to internationalized its
business operation?
Finance
Technology
Competitor efficiency
Economic Environment
Q9) What are the major issues that are faced by Tesco due to its globalised operations?
Ethical Business Practices
Organizational Structure
Public Relations
Legal and Regulatory Structure
Q10) Provide suggestions for making improvement in the globalised operations of Tesco.
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Research Proposal Form
Student Name: ______________________ Student ID:
______________________
Centre Name: _____________________
Tutor: ________________ Date:
___________________
Unit: ____________________
Proposed Title: “An Investigation into the impact of globalization
on business operations". A Case of Tesco Plc.
_____________________________________________
Section One: Title, objective, responsibilities
Title or working title of the research project (in the form of a question, objective or
hypothesis)
To analyse the value of social media tools and its impact on promoting organisational efforts. A case
study on Ciella Ltd.
Research objectives (e.g what is the question you want to answer? What do you want to
learn how to do? What do you want to find out?):
The essential objectives of this research are described as below:
 To analyse the concept of globalisation and how its benefits to Tesco Plc
 To identify emerging economies for brand development by Tesco Plc
 To assess the current global requirement for Tesco Plc.
 To suggest how Tesco can improve its global operations.
Section Two: Reasons for choosing this research project
Reasons for choosing the project (e.g links to other subjects you are studying, personal
interest, future plans, knowledge/skills you want to improve, why the topic is important):
 The potential motive of the research is to attaining proper knowledge about the combined study
of globalisation and its influence of the business operations.
 Another reason is to exploring the knowledge base of people and learner who wants to
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considering the specified study as the growth of their professional career.
Section Three: Literature sources searched
Use of key literature sources to support your research question, objective or hypothesis:
In the present exploration work data has been gathered through secondary sources like books, journals,
newspapers, online sites etc. thus in this previous research project related with similar area of study plays
vast role in completion of the research work with appropriate findings.
Section Four: Activities and timescales
Activities to be carried out during the research project (e.g
research, development and analysis of ideas, writing, data
collection, numerical analysis, tutor meetings, production of final
outcome, evaluation, writing the report):
There are various activities are going to involve in this project which need to
identify appropriately so that better results lead to get drawn. Various
activities which will going to include for the project are:
 Determine the topic
 Creation of aim and objectives with questions
 Literature review
 Research methodology
 Questionnaires preparation
 Data Collection
 Data analysis
 Conclusion and recommendation
How long this will
take:
3 Months
Milestone one: _________________
Target date (set by tutor): ____________________
Milestone two: _______________________
Target date (set by tutor): ______________________
Section Five: Research approach and methodologies
What type of research approach and methodologies are you likely to use and why?
Qualitative and quantitative methods are used by researcher as to accumulate the relevant information as
it gives all the required data on the research subject.
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What your areas of research will cover:
The research will cover the positive and negative impact of social media and its
influence on customers buying behaviour.
Comments and agreement from tutor
Comments (optional):
I confirm that the project is not work which has been or will be submitted for another
qualification and is appropriate.
Agreed: ________________ (name)_______________ Date ______________
Comments and agreement form project proposal checker( IV sampling)
Comments (Optional):
I confirm that the project is appropriate.
Agreed /Disagree: (Name of the IV)
Date
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