The Impact of Globalisation on Corporate Structures of Multinational Companies - Case Study on Sainsbury's

This research project focuses on studying the impact of globalisation on the corporate structures of large multinational companies, with a case study on Sainsbury's. It aims to understand the concept of globalisation, identify the benefits and challenges faced by Sainsbury's in the global business environment.

Research Project

TOPIC
“The impact of globalisation on the corporate structures of large multinational
companies and the major challenges they face”- Case Study on Sainsbury's
INTRODUCTION
In the last few decades, the concept of globalisation has become the main factor in
business. Globalisation is a process of integration and cooperation of different economies,
companies and nation in worldwide. However, it influence positively and negatively over
organisation's productivity and profitability. The primal benefit which globalisation impose to
companies is that greater free trade in less cost as they can expand their market share or size in
any geographical region without any trade barriers. Along with this, establishment can acquire
highly talented and skilled personnel who makes an effort to contribute novel ideas to cope up
with current and emerging trend of marketplace for attaining sustainable proficiency ratio (Crane
and et. al., 2019). Additionally, for obtaining best position among competing marketplace global
business environment enable firm to make use of several innovative technologies that help them
to improve its overall performance in an amended way. In regard of this report, Sainsbury's has
been considered which is one of the well known and leading supermarket chain company within
UK market. In this project, it involves research aim, objective, review of literature, research
methodology, analysis of data with interpretation. Finally, rendering appropriate
recommendation for developing better outcome for project in market.
Research Aim
“To study the influence and challenges of globalisation on corporate structure of large
multinational company” – Case Study on Sainsbury's
Research Objective
 To understand the concept of globalisation on large multinational companies.
 To identify the benefits of globalisation which Sainsbury's come across during operating
its business function at global pace.
 To determine the challenges of global business environment which Sainsbury's
undergoes while functioning at international level.
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Research Question
 What is the concept of globalisation on large multinational companies?
 What are the benefits of globalisation which Sainsbury's come across during operating
its business function at global pace?
 What are the challenges of global business environment which Sainsbury's undergoes
while functioning at international level?
Rational of research
The foremost reason behind considering this topic is to investigate the importance of
globalisation over organisation during operating its functional areas at global level. In the current
scenario of marketplace, there is an intense level of competition which directly impact over
establishment decision making capability (Dwyer, 2015). By conducting this project, an
investigator is able to determine the market current or emerging trend and according to that
implement corrective course of action which benefit Sainsbury's to gain competitive advantage
in an improved mode. Another benefit which researcher acquire from this report is that improve
overall performance of study by gathering accurate and reliable information in order to bring
authentic project within market.
LITERATURE REVIEW
Concept of globalisation on large multinational companies.
According to C. Rangarajan (2019) it is not easy to trace the changes in
distribution of income within different countries that is globalization, which represents a brave
new world with no barriers. In other words, Globalisation comprises with the process of
integration and interaction between people, group of people, organization and different nations of
government in order to drive a business at international level (Concept of Globalisation, 2019).
To expand a business there is need various resources which helps to perform business activities
effectively. It is the integration of societies and economies that involves flows of information,
goods, services, ideas, technologies, capital, finance and people who works within organization
to achieve the business objectives. It is important for multinational companies to focus on
globalisation so that they can enhance their productivity and profitability. Connectivity is the
essence of globalisation which connects business with different countries. It is manifested in the
growth of world trade as proportion of input and outputs which helps to focus on different
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business activities. Globalization is connected with economic, political and cultural integration
which helps organization to run their their business in different countries after integrating. Such
as after Brexit the trade policies and government policy has been changes which impacted on
businesses or corporate structure negatively.
The researcher has analysed that organization should follows different policies and
standard of different countries in order to become a multinational company can helps to achieve
the business objectives effectively. In context to Sainsbury's , globalisation is the ability which
helps to communicate and move with other world so that it can expand its business by
maintaining relationship. To become a multinational at large scale it is important for organization
to create a good relation with other country and world that can attracts customers and
encourages them to buy a products. The researcher said that organization need to analysis the
needs of other country and then provide products and services accordingly, that can help to
become a large multinational company at global level (Epstein, 2018). All companies who wants
to become a multinational company by integrating with other need to focus on targets and make
efforts to attracts people that can help to complete objectives. Such concept has adopted by many
countries for the purpose of getting success and growth in competitive business environment.
Benefits of globalisation which Sainsbury's come across during operating its business function
at global pace.
As per opinion of Fredrik Erixon (2019), Globalisation is beneficial for
organization as well as countries which helps boost the output in western economy by increasing
the intensity of research and development. It become easy for new company to compete with old
organization by providing better quality of products and services. The main benefits of
globalisation is to increase the household income by reducing high inflation rates in other
economy. It helps businesses and people to interconnect with sources like global finance,
transportation, media and capital to set up a business in other country and gain higher growth.
Globalisation provides different opportunities to business concern and countries by improving
the quality of products which attarcts customers and sustain a business at higher level (Benefits
of globalisation, 2019). In regard to Sainsbury's Globalisation helped such business organization
to gain higher growth and sustainable development by enhancing business activities in other
countries. Researcher said that globalisation is targeting Sainsbury's 's targeted new customers
who are curious towards its products and services. With the help of this customer get connected
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with respective company that helps to improve the economical standard of country as well as
living standard of people. It also helped to increase the gender discrimination which was running
in different countries. The employment opportunities has been created by integration of countries
that helped Sainsbury's to increase the business activities and continuous development.
Moreover, it helps to improve the working condition, political system and quality management in
Sainsbury's . The management are getting continuously advantages by running a business at
international level and maintain the profitability (Halkias, Davvetas and Diamantopoulos, 2016).
Globalisation is also benefited to achieve the business goals by using new technology that helped
Sainsbury's to face beat the competition in result operating business successfully at
multinational level.
Challenges of global business environment which Sainsbury's undergoes while functioning at
international level.
According to Katie Reynolds (2017), Globalisation is not impact positively on business
organization even it impacts negatively due to having some reasons. It become a challenges for
organisation as well as countries to adopt new trade policy and different taste of person in order
to run a multinational organization. In context to Sainsbury's , the business of such company has
been impacted in which it has faced many challenges that are as explained:
International company structure - The main aim of Sainsbury's is to be competitive
globally by having a effective team and well location to set a business. The structure of company
is depend on size, brand, nationality, industry and products which became a challenge for
Sainsbury's to manage business activities at international level (Challenges of global business
environment, 2017).
Foreign laws and regulation - This is another challenge for organization which needs to
be understand laws and regulation of that country in which organization is going to run a
business. So it may be a challenge for Sainsbury's to follow foreign laws and regulation in order
to set a business at international level.
International accounting - Accounting principle and standards are different in other
countries which is more crucial for organization to accept them. It can be a challenge for
multinational businesses that who will be liable for corporation tax across the boundaries.
Therefore, it can impacts negatively Sainsbury's 's businesses to minimize the revenues by
paying tax liability (Hirst, Thompson and Bromley, 2015).
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Communication difficulties and cultural difference - Proper and good communication
is the integral part of international business strategy that can be a real challenge for organization.
There are different language and culture in other countries which is difficult to understand by
Sainsbury's 's management that creates problems. For instance, cultural and language difference
in many countries reduces the market demand for Sainsburty's products which can reduce sale of
business organization.
RESERACH METHODOLOGY
Research method comprises a systematic plan which is conducted by researcher in order
to know and get information about particular search. It involves two approaches qualitative and
quantitative which helps to gather the information. Quantitative research provides information in
figures, counts, by creating statical model, and observing others. Where as qualitative method is
provides information by involving detailed description of observation, context of events and
circumstances. Moreover, qualitative research is concerned with human behaviour and reaction
ways that helps to make correct decisions.
Research philosophy: It can be consider as beliefs in which data of particular topic
should be gather, used and analysed by researcher in order to run a business successfully. This
philosophy involves various information about a particular project and make efforts to complete
then in effective manner. However, in context of this project, researcher utilises the same as it
help them to acquire relevant and accurate information in order to produce authentic report in an
improved way (Jabeen, Faisal And Katsioloudes, 2017).
Research approach: This aspect is classified two types i.e. inductive and deductive
which enable researcher to acquire detailed information and also lead them to maintain high
quality for developing particular topic in prescribed time limit. Hence, in context of this report,
inductive approach has been utilised that lead them acquire reliable information regarding topic
and also lead them to develop better results for upcoming research.
Research Choice: It is a relative term that is used by responsible researcher or business
concern to collect the information by dedications. Such method make sure that all collected
information are according to choice and accurate which can help Sainsbury's to increase its
business activities by integrating with other countries. However, in context to such project,
researcher make sure that research is according to choice and assessable which can help to
complete targets.
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Time horizon: This determinant is relate with those aspect which empower investigator
to allocate various research activity into different segments and also help them to prepare a
starting and ending time frame. However, for current research report researcher utilise Gantt
Chart that assist them to assign each activity in different time period in the format of graphical
presentation . Due to which, it generate high level of coordination or collaboration among team
members in an improved way.
Research design: This element is classified into three main types such as descriptive,
exploratory and experimental which drive researcher to prepare an effective procedure for
completing the report and also to organise or govern each research activity in an amended way.
IN relation to this research, investigator applied descriptive research which motive researcher to
demonstrates a proper profile of manpower and events. Additionally, it also lead them to gain
deeper understanding and evaluation of variables of targeted population.
Sources of data : It is the process of gathering and measuring information on targeted
variables. The main object is to collect the information in order to enhance the business process
that can help to achieve goals. In other words, researcher gather information from various
relevant sources and get the answer of research problems. Such method is divided in to two
categories that are as explained:
 Primary data collection method - This means data is collected at first hand in
original nature. The researcher collect the information or fresh data in the case of
unique research. Such research is more effective which helps Sainsbury's to set
up a business in different countries by gathering information about interest of
people and products. In regard of this report, an investigator applies the primary
method by preparing questionnaire which help them to get suitable information
about the enhancement of Sainsbury's .
 Secondary data collection method - When information is collected by some one
for their research work is consider as secondary data. It is not fresh data because
researcher has already passed through statical analysis which can help to complete
objects in less time (Kerzner, 2017). The main advantage of such method is less
expensive and less time consuming research which can help to maintain a
business. In context to this report, a researcher has adopted this method by
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observing others that helped to get relevant information for the purpose of
completing research.
Data collection technique - Different techniques are used by research or organization in
order to collect the information. Techniques such as primary and secondary which helps business
concern to collect correct information and make further business decisions. The explanation of
data collection technique is defined as:
 Interviews - It is primary data collection technique which helps to get the
information through a interview process. In this technique researcher asks many
question from respondents in order to collect fresh data. In context to this project,
researcher has asked different question from public that helps to know about what
people wants and and how it can increase business at international level.
Therefore, it is effective technique to collect the relevant and correct information.
 Survey and Questionnaire - This is another method of data collection in which
researcher collect information about specific study and achieve targets. By using
this method, different questions are asked by researcher for the purpose of
knowing about success or interest of people. In context to this project, researcher
ensures that such research is appropriate which has provided relevant information.
 Observation - Observation is consider in secondary technique of data collection
which helps to complete targets in less time and less cost. In other words, it is the
way of data collection which can help Sainsbury's to increase business globally
by observing other organization and own business performance.
Sampling size: It is a process of choosing respondents from the larger group of
population. However, in regard of this project, researcher select 20 respondents from Sainsbury's
company who are employing within its functional areas.
Data presentation techniques: The current resrech report is presented in an accurate,
clear and transparent manner with the usage of various data presentation tools. Some of the tools
which has been utilised for report is that pie chart, bar graphs, tables and many more that aid
them to convey the gathered information to respondents in an amended mode.
Data analysis techniques: This determinant is categorised into three kinds such as
deductive analysis, inductive, regression. However, for present research report, investigator
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utilise inductive analysis that motive them to identify appropriate alternate solutions for defined
problems or circumstances in an effective mode.
Research Ethics - This is the set of principles world wide that involves interaction
between researcher and other human in order to gather the professional and authentic
information. It can help other companies to follow the governed principles and run a run a
business successfully. The main object is to protect the human participants from unfair trade
practices. By applying this method researcher gather information about new principles about
international business which helped Sainsbury's to enhance their business globally.
Research Limitation: This means if research is not able to get the proper information
then it cannot achieve business goals. In context to this project, many problems has faced by
researcher while collecting information such as not proper response from people, lack of capital,
skilled employees, knowledge about market and perception of people which has become a
challenge for Sainsbury's to develop products on continuous basis (Kotler and et. al., 2015).
Research reliability and validity: Reliability consist across time, across items and across
researcher in order to get reliable information. And validation is based on different types of
evidence that helps to show the relevant information. Such as researcher has made reliable and
valid research which helped Sainsbury's in enhancement of business.
DATA ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETAIONS
Q1) Are you aware about the aspect of globalisation?
a) Yes
b) No
Q2) Do you think globalisation influence the functions of Sainsbury's human resource
role?
a) Yes
b) No
Q3) In your view, what are the advantages of globalisation which Sainsbury's acquires
while functioning its business operation in an international level?
a) Enhance economies of scale.
b) Greater competition
c) Acquire skilled personnel
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Q4) As per your opinion, what all the challenges which Sainsbury's HR face while
operating its functional areas in global pace?
a) Unfamiliar culture
b) Organisational communication
c) Unskilled manpower
Q5) According to you, what are the methods which Sainsbury's can adopt to cope up
with all challenges of globalisation?
a) Acquire advanced technologies
b) Providing effective training and development program
c) Diverse working culture
Q6) What are the impact of globalisation over Sainsbury's 's corporate structure at global
level?
a) Access new customer market
b) Improve business function
c) Effective planning strategy
Q7) In your view, what are the difficulties of global business environment that Sainbury's
corporate structure undergoes at international pace?
a) Developing strategic decision
b) Allocation of resources
c) Unacquainted organisational structure
Q8) Which all the ways which Sainsbury's 's acquire in order to overcome the issues of
globalisation on its corporate structure?
a) Impressive leadership
b) Proper allocation of resources
c) Knowledge about organisational structure
Q9) Provide some suggestions which Sainsbury's can utilise within its business function
for improving overall performance at global level?
Theme 1: Concept of globalisation
Q1) Are you aware about the aspect of globalisation? Frequency
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a) Yes 15
b) No 5
Interpretation: From the above given graph, it has been signified that out of 20 respondents, 15
population agrees that they are aware about the aspects of globalisation as well as its impact over
business in order obtain sustainable profitability in an effective and efficient manner. On the
other hand, the remaining 5 individual denies the same as they are not conscious about the
concept of globalisation which impact over Sainsbury's 's brand image within the competing
industry.
Theme 2: Influence of globalisation on company's HR performance
Q2) Do you think globalisation influence the Sainsbury's human
resources department?
Frequency
a) Yes 12
b) No 8
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Interpretation: The above drawn graph states regarding the effect of global business
environment over business function of organisation. As out of 20 respondents, 12 personnel
believes that adopting the aspect of globalisation in Sainsbury's functional area is effective as it
enable them to enhance its market share. This is because the key benefit which globalisation
render to Sainsbury's human resource division is that it can trade its business function in any
geographical region without any hindrances. Due to which Sainsbury's can strengthen its
productivity ratio as well as productivity rate in an improved mode within stipulated period of
time. On the other contrary, rest of the 8 respondents says that acquiring the concept of
globalisation within Sainsbury's is not much effective as it impose several difficulties in terms of
politics, economic, cultural, technology that directly influence firm's brand value in existing
market.
Theme 3: Advantages of Globalisation
Q3) In your view, what are the advantages of globalisation which
Sainsbury's acquires while functioning its business operation in an
international level?
Frequency
a) Enhance economies of scale. 8
b) Greater competition 4
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a) Yes b) No
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c) Acquire skilled personnel 8
Interpretation: It has been evaluated from the above shown graph which is based upon positive
impact of globalisation over organisation business operation at global pace. However, out of 20
population, 8 personnel agrees that the foremost benefit which global business environment
impose over Sainsbury's 's is that it improve its economies of scale. This is because as it
empower them to make use of advanced and productive tactics or tools which lead them to
acquire best positioning among market. Whereas, other 8 individuals believes that globalisation
help company to gain highly talented and potential manpower who can put their best effort in
adopting novel ideas or views in order to gain competitive advantage in an improved manner. On
the contrary, remaining 4 people says that the aspect of global business environment assist
Sainsbury's to be competitive. Hence, it empower them to examine its existing or upcoming
market trend as well as aid them to take corrective course of action which lead them to cope up
with all rivalry or threat from internal and external business environment in a better way.
Theme 4: Challenges of Globalisation over Sainsbury's HR division
Q4) As per your opinion, what all the challenges which Sainsbury's Frequency
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a) Enhance economies of scale.
b) Greater competition
c) Acquire skilled personnel
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HR face while operating its functional areas in global pace?
a) Unfamiliar culture 6
b) Organisational communication 5
c) Unskilled manpower 9
Interpretation: The preceding drawn graph is wholly based on the challenges of globalization
which enforce huge difficulties over company's HR productivity. Hence, out of 20 individuals, 9
people agrees that primal threat which Sainsbury's HR undergoes due to international business
is that in hiring talented personnel who will be able to acquire any complex atmosphere and also
can implies innovative ideas for obtaining profit maximisation within stipulated period of time.
While, 6 individuals believes that Sainsbury's HR may face a issue of cultural differences as
each region has its own values, beliefs which directly effect firm's working atmosphere and also
over team member collaboration towards an achievement of desired objective in an effective
mode. On the other hand, remaining 5 personnel signified that there will be linguistic barrier
which Sainsbury's HR undergoes while managing personnel. This is because, it generate
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a) Unfamiliar culture
b) Organisational communication
c) Unskilled manpower
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miscommunication and misunderstanding among employees that decreases firm's sales
performance.
Theme 5: Methods to overcome globalisation issues
Q5) According to you, what are the methods which Sainsbury's can
adopt to cope up with all challenges of globalisation?
Frequency
a) Acquire advanced technologies 10
b) Providing effective training and development program 5
c) Diverse working culture 5
Interpretation: The above shown graph states the ways to tackle over the challenges of global
business environment on company for accomplishing business goal or objective. However, out of
20 population, 10 people agrees that adopting innovative technologies enable Sainsbury's to
cope up all upcoming issues in a better manner without any hindrances in a stipulated period of
time. On the other hand, 5 manpower says that rendering suitable training and development
program assist each individuals to put their best attempt by identifying innovative ideas in order
to obtain sustainable profitability ratio. While the other 5 respondents signifies that diverse
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a) Acquire advanced technologies
b) Providing effective training and development program
c) Diverse working culture
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workforce aid Sainsbury's to improve its overall performance as each employees takes an
initiative to build a better relationship with each other that strengthen firm's proficiency in an
amended manner.
Theme 6: Impact of globalisation on company's corporate structure
Q6) What are the impact of globalisation over Sainsbury's 's
corporate structure at global level?
Frequency
a) Access new customer market 6
b) Improve business function 6
c) Effective planning strategy 8
Interpretation: From the above graph it has been analysed that globalisation impact company's
corporate structure which influence its brand value in existing marketplace. Hence, out of 20
respondents, 8 people agrees that effective planning help Sainsbury's to accomplish its pre
determined goal within prescribed time- frame. On the contrary, 6 personnel believes that
globalisation improves establishment business function as it aid them to maintain its working
atmosphere by providing enormous growth platforms to employees of different functional areas
which develop collaboration and cooperation among firm's workforce. The remaining 6
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a) Access new customer market
b) Improve business function
c) Effective planning strategy
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respondents says that international business assist Sainsbury's to enlarge its market share or size
as it empower them to trade its product or service at worldwide without any trade barriers.
Theme 7: Obstacle of Globalisation over organisation corporate structure
Q7) In your view, what are the difficulties of global business
environment that Sainbury's corporate structure undergoes at
international pace?
Frequency
a) Developing strategic decision 5
b) Allocation of resources 7
c) Unacquainted organisational structure 8
Interpretation: From the above given graph, it has been identified that out of 20 population, 8
personnel states that globalisation effect Sainsbury's 's organisation structure while functioning
its process at global level as each regions contain its own rules or regulation that generate
misconception among employees. Whereas, 7 people says that firm may face a challenge in
allocating the resources in an efficacious or expeditious manner while remaining 5 individuals
agrees that Sainsbury's 's finds issues in implementing best decision in order to maximise the
profit at global pace.
Theme 8: Ways to tackle globalisation issues over establishment corporate structure
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a) Developing strategic decision
c) Unacquainted organisational structure
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Q8) Which all the ways which Sainsbury's 's acquire in order to
overcome the issues of globalisation on its corporate structure?
Frequency
a) Impressive leadership 12
b) Proper allocation of resources 4
c) Knowledge about organisational structure 4
Interpretation: It has been evaluated from the above drawn graph is that out of 20 respondents
12 people agrees that impressive leadership help Sainsbury's to cope up with all emerging threat
of business environment in a better way by taking corrective course of action in a suitable time
period. On the other hand, 4 individuals believes that proper allocation of resources empower
company to accomplish its objective without any obstacle and rest 4 respondents states that
acquiring appropriate information regarding organisational structure and policies which help
Sainsbury's to generate better working culture for gaining high employee satisfaction.
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a) Impressive leadership
b) Proper allocation of resources
c) Knowledge about organisational structure
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REFELCTION & RECOMMENDATION FOR ALETRNATIVE RESRECH
METHODOLOGY
Reflection
With this analysis, I gained complete knowledge about globalisation as it is process of
interacting with people and businesses worldwide and it also integrated markets internationally. I
also learned about different corporate structures and challenges they face because of increase in
globalisation. I also gets knowledge about research methodology and techniques which are used
for making research more authentic and relevant. I learned proper leadership and communication
skills which helps me to manage and coordinate team members. There were some conflicts in
team members because of which some activities were performed twice leading to shift in
deadline. With the help of Gantt Chart it became easy to divide task into smaller activities and
put it into sequential steps which reduced conflicts and coordinate efforts of team members. The
best outcome was conducting research with fun and complete it in allotted budgets. All this
helped me to achieve aims and objectives of the study which will provide assistance to me in
future and increases scope to conduct relevant research.
Recommendation
There are some recommendations for manager of Sainsbury's through impacts and
challenges can be reduced so that there are positive impacts of globalisation on organisation.
First of all, Impressive leadership skills will have company to reduce challenges of
globalisation which will reduce resistance of employees to accept changes in structure of
company. This will also helps in communicating benefits of changes for organisations and
employees so that resistance can be decreased and negative impact can be minimised.
Another is Proper allocation of resources, this will ensure that there is sufficient resources
with each department to bring changes in structure in terms of funds and other assets. This will
helps company to ensure smooth functioning of each divisions in organisation so that the
negative impact of these globalisation challenges can be reduced and addressed properly.
Last recommendations is Knowledge about organisational structure this will help
management to bring changes in existing structure and make it flexible for future
implementations. In addition to this, it has also been recommended to the company that with
thehelp of proper organisational structure it will be possible divide the roles and responsibilities
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in proper way so that there could be reduction in overlapping of work. This will also help in
increasing efficiency of the organisation.
Alternative research methodology
There are challenges in collecting primary data through methods of questionnaire,
therefore, it is recommended that in future other techniques like personal interview and focus
group shall be selected. In case topic is research it is advised to collect information from
secondary sources.
CONCLUSION
From the above research it can be concluded that the concept of globalisation in context
to large multinational companies is helpful that helps to increase the business at international
level. Globalisation is a boon for businesses, countries, customers and employees that helps to
improve the economical condition of all by creating different opportunities. It provides many
benefits to countries as it increase the economical condition, improve business practices and also
increase the living standard of people by providing job opportunities. There is need to follow
different rules and regulation such as foreign tax law, different language and culture and
international business standard which can impacts on business negatively. It is important for
researcher to collect the appropriate and relevant in order to develop the business.
Different method are used by researcher to collect the information. Primary technique is
used to gather the information at first time where as secondary research helps to collect the
information by observing others. Integration with other countries by organization can be
effective which helps to run a business at multinational level. Globalisation influences
productivity and profitability of organization as different international policies and principles
need to follow by organization. The main aim of business organization is to reach their business
at global level by adopting different techniques. The structure of organization is depend on the
size and scope which helps to decide the goals of organization and different strategies are
formulated by management in order to accomplish target in specified period. Questionnaire is the
way to collection information which helps to get the interest of people about particular products
an services. The researcher prepared a list of relevant question which are asked from public in
order to enhance business activities at large multinational level.
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REFERENCES
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Research Proposal Form
Student Name: ______________________ Student ID:
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Centre Name: _____________________
Tutor: ________________ Date:
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Unit: ____________________
Proposed Title: ______________________________________________
Section One: Title, objective, responsibilities
Title or working title of the research project (in
the form of a question, objective or hypothesis)
“The impact of globalisation on the corporate
structures of large multinational companies and the
major challenges they face”- Case Study on
Sainsbury's
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?):
 To understand the concept of globalisation
on large multinational companies.
 To identify the benefits of globalisation
which Sainsbury's come across during
operating its business function at global pace.
 To determine the challenges of global
business environment which Sainsbury's
undergoes while functioning at international
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level.
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 primal intent behind selecting this topic is to
understand or determine the effectiveness of
globalisation over multinational companies while
functioning at international level in order to acquire
best position within competing industry. Moreover,
carrying out this research enable researcher to gain
accurate or relevant information which lead them to
develop authentic project among existing market.
Section Three: Literature sources searched
Use of key literature sources to support your
research question, objective or hypothesis:
Globalization: The Concept, Causes, and
Consequences, 2019.[Online]. Available Through;
<https://www.piie.com/commentary/speeches-
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papers/globalization-concept-causes-and-
consequences>
Advantages and Disadvantages of Globalization,
2019.[Online]. Available Through;
<https://vittana.org/19-advantages-and-
disadvantages-of-globalization>
The Advantages and Disadvantages of
Globalization for the Workplace, 2018.
[Online]. Available Through;
<https://www.alert-software.com/blog/th
e-advantages-and-disadvantages-of-
globalization-for-the-workplace>
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):
How long this will
take:
Milestone one: _________________
Target date (set by tutor):
____________________
Milestone two: _______________________
Target date (set by tutor):
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______________________
Gantt Chart
Section Five: Research approach and
methodologies
What type of research approach and
methodologies are you likely to use and why?
What your areas of research will cover:
Primary: It is considered as first hand information
which is not available in the market by any
publishers or researcher. However, investigator
utilised primary method to collect data by
conducting questionnaire.
Secondary: Under this, information are already
available within market which is carried out by
several investigator. Hence, researcher applies the
same by acquiring data from journals, articles,
magazines, newspapers.
Qualitative and Quantitative: In aspect of
quantitative, data are presented in the form of
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figures, numerics, facts on the the contrary
qualitative data means accumulating in depth
relevant content to develop reliable or valid project.
In this regard, random sampling technique has been
considered and sample size is 20 respondents.
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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Research Ethics approval form
All students conducting research activity that involves human participants or the use of data
collected form human participants are required to gain ethical approval before commencing their
research. Please answer all relevant questions and note that your form may be returned if
incomplete.
For further support and guidance please see your respective Unit Tutor:
Before completing this form, we advise that you discuss your proposed research fully with your
unit tutor. Please complete this form in good time before your research project is due to
commence.
Section 1: Basic details:
Project title: “The impact of globalisation on the corporate structures of large multinational companies
and the major challenges they face”- Case Study on Sainsbury's
Student name:
Student ID number:
Programme:
College Name:
Intended research start date:
Intended research end date:
Section 2 Project summary
Please select all research methods that you plan to use as a part of your project:
 Interviews Yes No
 Questionnaires Yes No
 Observations Yes No
 Use of personal records Yes No
 Data Analysis Yes No
 Action Research Yes No
 Focus Groups Yes No
 Others (Please specify) :
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Section 3: Participants
Please answer the following questions, giving full details where necessary.
Will your research involve human participants?
Yes
Who are the participants? Tick all that apply:
Ages 12-16: Young people aged: 17-18 Adults:
How will participants be recruited (identified an approached)?
By making use of all available social media platforms that enable every personnel to gain reliable
information regarding report as well as it also aid investigator to produce authentic project in a better
quality.
Describe the processes you will use to inform participants about what you are doing:
To accomplish this project, researcher makes an attempt to produce information through e-mail and also
by acquiring different tools of social media that help researcher to reach large number of population in
an improved way.
How will you obtain consent from participants? Will this be written? How will it be made clear to
participants that they may withdraw consent to participate at any time?
In context of this project, surveyor prepares a set of question in the form of questionnaire which
empower targeted individuals to render thier valuable opinion in order to bring out better outcome.
Studies involving questionnaires: will participants be given the option of omitting questions that do not
wish to answer?
Yes No
If no please explain why below and ensure that you cover any ethical issues arising from this
Studies involving observation: Confirm whether participants will be asked for their informed consent
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to be observed.
Yes No
Will you debrief participants at the end of their participation (i.e give them a brief explanation of the
study)?
Yes No
Will participants be given information about the findings of your study?(This could be a brief summary
of your findings in general)
Yes No
Section 4: Data Storage and Security
Confirm that all personal data will be stored and processed in compliance with the Data Protection Act
(1998)
Yes No
Who will have access to the data and personal information?
During the research:
Where will the data be stored?
Pen drive, computer, hard disk and many more.
Will mobile devices such as USB storage and laptops be used
Yes No
If Yes, please provide further details:
After the research:
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Where will the data be stored?
How long will the data and records be kept for and in what format?Hard disk, pen drive, personal
computer and etc.
Will data be kept for use by other researchers? Yes No
Section 5 : Ethical Issues
Are there any particular features of your proposed work, which may raise ethical concerns? If so, please
outline how you will deal with these:
It is important that you demonstrate your awareness of potential risks that may arise because of your
research. Please consider/address all issues that may apply. Ethical concerns may include, but are not
limited to the following :
 Informed consent.
 Potentially vulnerable participants.
 Sensitive topics
 Risk to participants and /or researchers
 Confidentiality/anonymity
 Disclosures/ limits to confidentiality
 Data storage and security, both during and after the research (including transfer, sharing,
encryption, protection).
 Reporting
 Dissemination and use of your findings.
Section 6: Declaration
I have read, understood and will abide by the institution’s Research and Ethics Policy: Yes
No
I have discussed the ethical issues relating to my research with my Unit Tutor:
Yes No
I confirm that to the best of my knowledge:
The above information is correct, and this is a full description of the ethical issues that may arise
in the course of my research
Name: Date:
Please submit your completed form to your tutor and also attach to the Research Proposal when
submitting to Turnitin.
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