Identifying Globalisation's Impact on Barclays' UK Competition

This research project investigates the multifaceted impact of globalisation on the competitive landscape of Barclays PLC within the United Kingdom. The study begins with an introduction outlining the research's purpose, objectives, and the rationale behind selecting this specific topic, emphasizing the investigator's personal and professional motivations. A comprehensive literature review explores the concept of globalisation, its effects on Barclays' competition, the challenges faced during business expansion, and potential strategies for achieving a competitive advantage at the global level. The methodology section details the planning of action research, including a mixed-method approach and executive action research strategies. The research then delves into appropriate methods for a business research project, considering costs, access, and ethical considerations. Results and analysis incorporate analytical tools for data interpretation and the evaluation of research findings. The project concludes with a reflection on the effectiveness of research methods and concepts, exploring alternative methodologies and lessons learned, all to communicate outcomes effectively to stakeholders.

Research Project on the
Theme of Globalisation

Table of Contents
Topic: “To identify the positive and negative impact of globalisation on the competition within
UK.” A case on Barclays plc.”.........................................................................................................1
SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................1
1.1 Purpose of research...............................................................................................................1
1.2 Research Objectives..............................................................................................................1
1.3 Intervention...........................................................................................................................2
1.4 Reasons for choosing this research.......................................................................................2
1.5 Personal reasons....................................................................................................................2
1.6 Principal outcome..................................................................................................................2
1.7 Summary...............................................................................................................................2
SECTION 2 : LITERATURE REVIEW ........................................................................................3
The concept of globalisation.......................................................................................................3
The impact of globalisation over the competition faced by Barclay bank..................................4
Issues faced by Barclays Plc during globalising its business operations....................................4
Ways through which Barclays Plc can achieve competitive advantage at global level..............5
SECTION 3: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY...............................................................................7
3.1 Planning action research.......................................................................................................7
3.2 Mixed method proposal.........................................................................................................7
3.3 Executive action research .....................................................................................................7
SECTION 4......................................................................................................................................7
4.1 Appropriate methods for a business research project...........................................................7
4.2 Consider cost, access and ethical issues................................................................................9
SECTION 5: RESULTS AND ANALYSIS....................................................................................9
5.1 Apply appropriate analytical tools to analyse data...............................................................9
Data Interpretation ...................................................................................................................13
5.2 Apply appropriate analytical tools to analyse research findings.........................................22
SECTION 6: COMMUNICATE OUTCOME TO STAKEHOLDERS........................................25
Covered in PPT.........................................................................................................................25
SECTION 7: REFLECTION.........................................................................................................25

7.1 Reflect on effectiveness of research methods.....................................................................25
7.2 Reflect on the effectiveness of concepts.............................................................................25
7.3 Alternative research methodologies....................................................................................26
7.4 Consider lessons learnt in view of the outcomes................................................................26
SECTION 8: BIBLIOGRAPHY....................................................................................................27
SECTION 9: APPENDIX.............................................................................................................30

Topic: “To identify the positive and negative impact of globalisation on the
competition within UK.” A case on Barclays plc.”
SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Purpose of research
The main purpose behind conducting this investigation is to determine several positive as
well as negative impact that globalisation brings within a country (Gereffi, 2014). This
investigation is mainly performed over Barclays plc as it help in gathering information regarding
ways through which The Barclay's become able to improve its business practices and
performance while business expansion. This is because global expansion support Barclay's bank
in getting integrated with the business practices that are used by other bank throughout the world.
1.2 Research Objectives
Research aim
“To identify the positive and negative impact of globalisation on the competition within
UK.” A case on Barclays plc.
Research Objectives
 To learn about the concept of globalisation
 To identify the impact of globalisation over the competition faced by Barclay Plc
 To analyse issues faced by Barclays Plc during globalising its business operations
 To recommend ways through which Barclays Plc can achieve competitive advantage at
global level.
Research Objectives
 Describe about the concept of globalisation?
 What impact does globalisation have over the competition faced by Barclays Plc ?
 Explain about the issues faced by Barclay Plc during globalisation of its business
operations ?
 What are the recommended ways through which Barclays Plc achieve competitive
advantage at global level
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1.3 Intervention
The investigator has considered all the norms as well as ethical consideration that are
crucial for performing an investigation in effective manner that support in presenting justified
outcome to the readers.
1.4 Reasons for choosing this research
The main reason behind choosing this topic is to improve the professional skills of
investigator like information gathering, evaluating, analysing and interpreting etc. In addition to
this, it is an interest area of researcher so he/she would be more focused toward gathering
relevant and most accurate information that aid into accomplishment of research objective. It
support researcher in enhancing its knowledge in term of globalisation and it impact over
competition that support them in future project.
1.5 Personal reasons
This investigation will support in improving researcher's knowledge regarding several
tools and techniques used for gathering, evaluating and interpreting information effectively
which ensures effective presentation of information to reader. Hence this investigation will
support researcher in performing effective research in future with the help of developed skills.
1.6 Principal outcome
This investigation is highly important as it supports large scale companies in improvising
their knowledge on globalisation. It will also create numerous opportunities for large scale
companies as they are having desired information on the concept and they can easily use this
information availing all resources mandatory for their projects. This also help businesses in
improving their business practices by learning about several opportunity that can be exploited in
order to integrate with international trade, practices, culture and idea. In addition to this it also
support in promoting free trade among different countries, corporate use of labour market as
well as free flow of capital that help in getting maximum return.
1.7 Summary
Globalisation plays a crucial role within the growth and success of a business by
benefiting it with several opportunities. In addition to this globalisation of business practices
have both positive as well as negative influence over the competition faced by a company. As
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when a business enter into global market then it experience several changes in term of its
operations by improving it as per the global standard. This has a positive influence over the
competition faced by company in its host country as the quality of operation as well as services
get improved which make it capable of dealing with the competition and achieving competitive
edge at marketplace. But on the other side it also have negative influence over the competition
rate which an organisation face. For performing this investigation Barclays bank has been
consider in the following report which is a British international investment bank and financial
service company. It is headquartered in London and offer services among several countries
throughout the world. In addition to this it also become able to develop a diversified workforce
which belongs to different culture and having several skills or capability which support in
improving the standard of operations (Colantone and Stanig, 2018). These all are the factors
which supported Barclays bank in improving its performance at marketplace by integrating the
practices of several other countries to effectively catering the need of customers.These
improvement in banking practices also supported in having both positive and negative impact
over the competition present in market of UK. This is because with the improvement of service
offered by Barclays bank it become able to deal with competition much easier that supported in
achieving sustainability. On the other side this also have negative impact over the competition
present in UK by increasing the level of competition among the rivalry.
SECTION 2 : LITERATURE REVIEW
Literature review involves a detail evaluation of information that is presented by several
authors in order to critically evaluate and present the information for understanding the nature of
particular topic to study (Kakabadse and Bank, 2018). This support in creating a base over which
further investigation can be proceed so that objectives behind a research can be achieved.
The concept of globalisation
As per the view point of Sammy Collins, 2019, globalisation support in the development
of whole world economy in a more effective manner. It involves several process which are
associated with consumption as well as production in order to manifested world with trade as a
essential proportion of output which assist in controlling the economy accordingly. The
globalisation get increased with the explosion of foreign direct investment as it supported in
integrating the market in more effective manner. In addition to this it also helped in increasing
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the level of capital within market in more effective manner which make it easier to deal with the
trade transaction process. The globalisation practices get increased with the development of level
of technology as it supported in improving the production process so that customers can be
offered with standardised product. Hence, with the increase in profitability of business with the
offering of standardised services companies started expanding its offering to other geographical
regions in order to approach larger number of customers throughout the world and earn
maximum profit. These are the major attractive features which attract number of businesses to
started performing their operations at global level.
The impact of globalisation over the competition faced by Barclay bank
According to the view point of Muis and Immerzeel, 2017, globalisation brings up
several growth opportunities toward a business who want to perform its operations at global level
such as access to new market, larger number of customers, increase in sales ad profitability,
access to advancement etc. But despite of all this, globalisation also bring up several challenges
with it in term of competition, technological change, difference in customer perceptions and
many more. Hence, it can be said that globalisation have both positive as well as negative
influence over the performance of an organisation specially in term of a financial company or
institute. With the globalisation of its business practices, Barclay's bank has experienced positive
impact over the competition which is present in UK market. This is because globalisation of
business practices support in standardising its operations which help in keeping customers
satisfied and attracted them to choose Barclay's over other banks which supported in improving
the profitability at home country also. Despite of this there are also some negative influence over
the competition faced by Barclay's bank as it get increased from local banking institution side as
in each country it enter, Barclay's bank has to face competition from international bank as well as
local that are operating in that country.
Issues faced by Barclays Plc during globalising its business operations
As per the view point of Chad Brook, 2019, Global expansion come up with several type
of unique obstacles which affect a business practices while getting expanded at global level.
There are number of challenges that Barclay's bank have faced while expanding its business at
global level as there are number of threats present their along with the opportunities at
international market. The issues faced by Barclay's bank are mentioned below:
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 Language and cultural barrier:- It is consider as one of the major issues that Barclay's has
faced as each country is different in term of their cultural practices as well as language
they use. This has influence over developing a better customer base as cultural difference
affected the manner in which customers are being communicated for service offering
which also influence their purchasing decision.
 International compliances and regulatory issues:- Another major issue faced by Barclay's
bank is implication of various legislations of a particular country in which it operates.
These have a huge influence over the performance of bank due to lack of knowledge that
employees have regarding the foreign legislator policies.
 Local competition:- With its expansion at global market, Barclays bank has experience an
increasing in competition from international as well as local players which lead it to have
a regular upgrading of its strategies as well as practices to improve the operations in
comparison with other players that are offering similar services. This is because
customers mainly trust over their local as well as existing bank with whom they are
taking services from years which make it quite typical for Barclays to gain attention from
customers.
Ways through which Barclays Plc can achieve competitive advantage at global level.
According to the view point of .., globalisation of business practices provide an
opportunity to organisation in term of standardising the quality of operations performed and
services offered. These all contribute toward strengthening the market position of a Barclay's
bank at global level by enhancing its performance and productivity level that leads to
accomplishment of competitive edge at marketplace. Following are the ways through which
Barclays Plc can achieve competitive advantage at global level:
 Barclay's can arrange training session for its employees where they are teach with
number of regulations that are required to be consider while performing operations so
that legal issues can be avoided.
 Barclay's bank must firstly perform market research before entering into a new market
this will support in determining the customers demand as well as strategies used by
competitors. This help in formulating effective strategies to deal with competition that a
bank have to face which support in achieve competitive edge.
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SECTION 3: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.1 Planning action research
Within this section, researcher have evaluated several problems and then work toward
formulating effective action plan for the investigation in order to solve the research problem.
This section consists of development of a knowledge base so that appropriate plan can bge
developed for the same. This includes four stages which includes selection of focus, data
gathering, analysis and data interpretation in order to take effective actions.
3.2 Mixed method proposal
In order to perform this investigation effectively the mixed method approach has been
used which consists of combination of method of investigation i.e. qualitative and quantitative.
This will support the investigator in concluding investigation with the valid outcomes.
3.3 Executive action research
This section depict about the manner in which or the steps taken by an investor to
perform a particular investigation. This investigation begins with the identification of problem,
then the .information regarding that particular issue has been gathered and then the plan has been
developed against the problem. Then the next phase is implementation of plan and its evaluation
of result. Once the evaluation has been performed the next step is to reidentify the issue found
within the result and the process repeats again.
SECTION 4
4.1 Appropriate methods for a business research project
Research methodology is refers to a most crucial part of an investigation where the
information regarding several tools and techniques are represented that are being used to gather,
analyse, interpret the information so that finding can be concluded in effective manner (Kumar,
2019). The information presented regarding tools and techniques guide a researcher regarding
the direction in which they have to perform operations so that proper findings can be presented in
effective manner. The number of tools and technique used within this investigation is mentioned
below:
 Research philosophy:- It provide a information about the way in which data must be
collected and evaluated so that it can be represented in effective manner for
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accomplishment of research objective (Silverman, 2016). It is of two type such as
interpretivisim and positivism among which interpretivisim philosophy focuses toward
interpreting the data based on qualitative mean and on other side positivism philosophy
focuses toward applying the scientific method depends over quantitative fact. For
performing this investigation interpretivisim philosophy will be used as it suitable for
qualitative information.
 Research approach:- The research approach are basically of two type such as inductive
and deductive approach (Taylor, Bogdan and DeVault, 2015). Among these deductive
approach uses existing theory for comparing it with hypothesis for investigation. On
other side inductive approach believes in formation of new theories supporting it with
observations and test. For performing this investigation inductive approach will be used
as this investigation is based on qualitative mean.
 Data collection method:- There are mainly two sources that are used to collect data i.e.
primary and secondary method. In this primary method is used to collect fresh
information which is not yet been used or investigated by any other person previously
(Bresler and Stake, 2017). It is basically collected using questionnaire, survey, focused
group, interview etc. On other side secondary method is used to gather information from
the sources where information is already published by some another person from sources
like books, journals, articles etc. In this investigation both method will be used in which
primary information is collected using questionnaire and secondary data will be gathered
with the help of questionnaire.
 Type of investigation:- There are basically two type of investigation such as qualitative
and quantitative. In which qualitative investigation is one where information is gather in
detailed and theoretical manner by explaining the facts with the help of theories and other
related concepts (Ledford, and Gast, 2018). But in quantitative investigation information
is presented with the numerical facts regarding the accuracy of occurrence of particular
event so that proper justification can be presented in more authenticated manner. For
performing this research qualitative type of investigation will be used as it provide a
theoretical framework to represent information in more detailed manner.
 Sample size:- It is defined as the process of selecting number of people with an aim to
gather information regarding existing study. This group of people is selected in a manner
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that they represent the population so that information can be gathered on behalf of whole
population (Quinlan and et. al., 2019). There are two method of sampling such as
probabilistic and non-probabilistic among them in probabilistic approach researcher are
free in term of selecting people as their respondents and also have flexibility in term of
presenting the view point of people in their own way. But in non-probabilistic approach
the respondents are selected without any sort of bias behaviour from the researcher side.
Fro performing this investigation 50 respondents are selected in term of non-probabilistic
approach using random sampling method.
4.2 Consider cost, access and ethical issues
While performing this investigation researcher is also required to consider few areas of
investigation which support in getting most positive outcome out of efforts. For this researcher
must focuses toward keeping some fund secure at their side as there are several actions that may
required to perform by researcher at any part of investigation. On the other side access regarding
some authenticated sources must also be kept researched by the researcher so that it can access
the information whenever required. This support in presenting most accurate and reliable
information within investigation. Along with this the researcher is also required to ensure
accomplishment of certain ethical consideration within investigation which involve informed
consent, authenticity etc.
SECTION 5: RESULTS AND ANALYSIS
5.1 Apply appropriate analytical tools to analyse data
This part of investigation is consider to be the most essential part of investigation that
contribute toward analysis and interpretation of information which has been collected through
conduction of investigation (Smith, 2015).. The main reason behind data analysis is to conclude
over the main finding of whole research so that objective behind this can be achieved. In order
to perform data analysis thematic approach in which a statement is presented that represent a
summary regarding the discussion which is going to be performed under from the data gathered.
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Questionnaire
Q1. Are you aware about the concept of globalisation?
a) Yes
b) No
Q2 Do you think that globalisation is effective for the growth of Barclays bank?
a) Yes
b) No
Q3 In what manner does globalisation support Barclays bank to achieve sustainability at market
place?
a) Enhance productivity
b) Larger customer base
c) Improve in service quality
Q4 Does globalisation of business practices support Barclay's bank in achieving competitive
edge at global level?
a) Yes
b) No
Q5 What are the major benefits that Barclay's bank get with the expansion at global level?
a) Developing diversified workforce
b) Access to advancement
c) Standardisation of business practices
Q6 Which kind of impact does globalisation have over the performance of Barclays bank?
a) Positive
b) Negative
c) Neutral
Q7 What are the positive impact of globalisation over the competition faced by Barclays bank?
a) Sales
b) Economies of scale
c) Employee retention and satisfaction
Q8 What is the negative impact of global expansion over the competition faced by Barclays
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bank?
a) Lower attention to local customers
b) Competition with local banks
c) Unique rival strategy
Q9 In what ground, does globalisation has provide opportunity to Barclay's bank?
a) Financial
b) Technological
c) Man power
Q10 From the below given, which are the major factors that pushes Barclays bank to enter into
global market?
a) New market to operate
b) Standardisation of operations
c) More financial access
Q11 Recommend the ways through which Barclay's bank deal with the competition that is
present at global level.
Frequency table
Questionnaire
Q1. Are you aware about the concept of globalisation? Frequency
a) Yes 40
b) No 10
Q2 Do you think that globalisation is effective for the growth of
Barclays bank?
Frequency
a) Yes 40
b) No 10
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Q3 In what manner does globalisation support Barclays bank to
achieve sustainability at market place?
Frequency
a) Enhance productivity 20
b) Larger customer base 20
c) Improve in service quality 10
Q4 Does globalisation of business practices support Barclay's bank
in achieving competitive edge at global level?
Frequency
a) Yes 35
b) No 15
Q5 What are the major benefits that Barclay's bank get with the
expansion at global level?
Frequency
a) Developing diversified workforce 20
b) Access to advancement 10
c) Standardisation of business practices 20
Q6 Which kind of impact does globalisation have over the
performance of Barclays bank?
Frequency
a) Positive 30
b) Negative 10
c) Neutral 10
Q7 What are the positive impact of globalisation over the
competition faced by Barclays bank?
Frequency
a) Sales 20
b) Economies of scale 10
c) Employee retention and satisfaction 20
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Q8 What is the negative impact of global expansion over the
competition faced by Barclays bank?
Frequency
a) Lower attention to local customers 10
b) Competition with local banks 20
c) Unique rival strategy 20
Q9 In what ground, does globalisation has provide opportunity to
Barclay's bank?
Frequency
a) Financial 20
b) Technological 20
c) Man power 10
Q10 From the below given, which are the major factors that pushes
Barclays bank to enter into global market?
Frequency
a) New market to operate 10
b) Standardisation of operations 20
c) More financial access 20
Data Interpretation
Q1. Are you aware about the concept of globalisation? Frequency
a) Yes 40
b) No 10
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Q2 Do you think that globalisation is effective for the growth of
Barclays bank?
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a) Yes 40
b) No 10
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Q3 In what manner does globalisation support Barclays bank to
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Q4 Does globalisation of business practices support Barclay's bank
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Q5 What are the major benefits that Barclay's bank get with the
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Q6 Which kind of impact does globalisation have over the
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Q7 What are the positive impact of globalisation over the
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Q8 What is the negative impact of global expansion over the
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Q9 In what ground, does globalisation has provide opportunity to
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Q10 From the below given, which are the major factors that pushes
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5.2 Apply appropriate analytical tools to analyse research findings
Theme 1: The concept of globalisation
Interpretation: From the above mentioned information it has been interpreted that 40
out of 50 respondents said that they are aware with the concept of globalisation and manner in
which it has improved the business performance. On the other side 10 respondents said that they
are not familiar with the term globalisation and benefits that it offer to a particular business.
Theme 2: Globalisation is effective for the growth of Barclays bank
Interpretation: As per the information presented above it has been interpreted that 40
respondents from the total of 50 are agree with the fact that globalisation is effective in term of
providing business growth for Barclays bank as there are several opportunities are present at
global market. On the other side, 10 respondents said that globalisation not leads a business to
grow rather it require Barclays to have a continuous improvement over its services to achieve
higher growth at global market.
Theme 3: Globalisation support Barclays bank to achieve sustainability at market place
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Interpretation: From the information which is mentioned above it has been identified
that 20 out of 40 respondents said that globalisation supported Barclay's bank in enhancing
productivity by providing an opportunity to maintain a high skilled workforce which further
support company in achieving the sustainability. On the other side 20 respondents said that
globalisation help in increasing the customers base which leads higher profitability to Barclay's
bank. Despite of this, 10 respondents said that globalisation support in improving the service
quality by pro9viding Barclays an access to advancement in term of technology and manpower
by entering in global market.
Theme 4: Globalisation of business practices support Barclay's bank in achieving
competitive edge at global level
Interpretation:- As per the above mentioned information it can be interpret that 35 out
of 50 respondents are agreed with the fact that globalisation of business practices help Barclay's
bank in achieving the competitive edge at global level. This is because globalisation supported in
integration of workforce talent which enhance the quality of operations. On the other side 15
respondents are not agree with the fact that globalisation leads to achievement of competitive
edge to Barclay's bank instead its performance at marketplace is responsible for this.
Theme 5: Major benefits that Barclay's bank get with the expansion at global level
Interpretation:- The information presented above depict that 20 out of 50 respondents
said that development of diversified workforce is the major benefit which Barclay's bank get
with its expansion at global market as it get a chance to operate in different culture. On other side
10 respondents said that globalisation benefited Barclay's bank with access to advancement that
contributed toward performance improvement. But 20 respondents believe that Barclays get
benefited with standardisation of business practices due to globalisation.
Theme 6: Impact does globalisation have over the performance of Barclays bank
Interpretation: As per the information stated about it has been identified that 30 out of
50 respondents believes that globalisation have a positive influence over the performance of
Barclay's bank as it benefited with several opportunities. On the other side 10 respondents said
that globalisation have negative influence over the performance of bank as its focus get diverted
among several geographical locations. Despite of this 10 respondents said that globalisation
brings up neutral impact i.e. both positive and negative.
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Theme 7: Positive impact of globalisation over the competition faced by Barclays bank
Interpretation: As per the above mentioned information it has been interpreted that 20
out of 50 respondents said that globalisation of business leads to standardisation of operations
which help in increasing sales. But 10 respondents said that globalisation help Barclays in
achieving economies of scale as compare to other competitors. Despite of this 20 respondents
said that globalisation help Barclays in gaining higher employee retention and satisfaction that
contribute toward high skilled workforce which help in dealing with competition.
Theme 8: Negative impact of global expansion over the competition faced by Barclays
bank
Interpretation:- Globalisation of business practices by Barclay's bank have negative
influence over the competition as 10 out of 50 respondents said that with market expansion at
global level the attention to local customer get reduced. On other side 20 respondents out of 50
said that competition with local bank at several different geographical location get increased. But
20 respondents said that unique rival strategies have more negatively influence the operations
performed by Barclay's bank.
Theme 9: Ground on which globalisation has provide opportunity to Barclay's bank
Interpretation: From the above mentioned information it has been identified that 20 out
of 50 respondents said that globalisation provide Barclay's bank opportunity over financial
ground. On other side 20 respondents said that Barclay's bank get benefited over technological
ground with globalisation. But 10 respondents said that bank get opportunity over the ground of
man power that contribute toward business success.
Theme 10: The major factors that pushes Barclays bank to enter into global market
Interpretation:- As per the information presented it has been identified that 10 out of 50
new market approach is the major factor which pushes Barclay's bank to enter into global
market. But 20 respondents said that standardisation of operations is the major factor which
pushes bank to global market. Despite of this 20 respondents said that more financial access is
the major factor which attract Barclay's bank to enter into global market.
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SECTION 6: COMMUNICATE OUTCOME TO STAKEHOLDERS
Covered in PPT
SECTION 7: REFLECTION
7.1 Reflect on effectiveness of research methods
In present investigation, I make use of mixed method approach which support in
extracting the most appropriate research outcome. This method is consider as the mixture of both
qualitative as well as quantitative method of investigation that collaboratively support in gaining
best feasible outcome for the research problem. In addition to this both primary as well as
secondary data collection method has been used by me which help in collecting the maximum
information in complementing the objective of investigation.
7.2 Reflect on the effectiveness of concepts
I am glad that I got this opportunity to perform investigation over such an interesting
topic “To identify the positive and negative impact of globalisation on the competition within
UK.” A case on Barclays plc. This topic was very informative and help in in clearing my doubt
regarding the basic concept about globalisation which not only provide me academical benefit
but this information also support me in future perspective. While performing this investigation I
came to know Globalisation is a process through which economies of the two country get
integrated with an aim to reduce cross border barriers so that international trade can be
performed in effective manner. It plays a crucial role in promoting the business practices and
providing an option to several organisation to expand their business by approaching larger
number of customers that resides over several geographical location. Globalisation provide
several benefit to a business that support it in achieving a competitive edge at market place such
as integration of cultural practices, access to technological advancement, high skilled employees,
raw material at low cost, broader customer base. But despite of this, there are certain factors that
are present in global market which negatively influence the performance of a company that
includes competition, changes in customers demand, new culture, lack of employees
participation, technological changes etc.
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7.3 Alternative research methodologies
For performing this investigation effectively questionnaire is used to gather information
as per the objective of research as it help in gathering information in limited time period without
incurring much cost. But despite of this in future when I again get a chance to perform such type
of investigation then I will use interview as an alternative method for performing investigation so
that their would be a face to face interaction which help in collecting information in more
effective manner.
7.4 Consider lessons learnt in view of the outcomes
This investigation supported me in enhancing my knowledge regarding the globalisation
and its influence over the competition present in market. While performing this investigation I go
through several information which help me in enhancing my researcher skills and capabilities.
But despite of this, I also go through several challenges such as time given for performing this
investigation was limited which is major issue but for this dealing with this I have used
questionnaire which support in gathering larger amount of data at very limited time period. In
addition to this, another major issue I found which investigation is that respondents was not
ready to provide answers and some of them are providing wrong information as they are not
interested. But to deal with this I have explained about the aim behind conducting this
investigation and manner in which this information is used which supported me in gathering
information which I needed. Despite of all these issues I have tried my best to perform
investigation in authenticated and reliable manner so that proper information can be presented in
front of readers that do not mislead them.
Recommendations
From the above conducted investigation it has been identified that globalisation brings up
both positive as well as negative impact over the competition which is faced by the Barclay's
bank which have a great influence over the performance. But in order to achieve competitive
edge over the global market following recommendations are provided to Barclay's bank:
 It must perform proper evaluation regarding the actions taken by competitors and manner
in which they offer services to customers. This will support Barclay's bank in formulating
effective strategy so that it would remain prepared for the actions to be taken while
dealing with competition at global level.
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 Barclay's bank must recruit the high skilled employees from the country in which they
are offering services so that it become easier from the bank to understand the customer
behaviour and demand they are having to offer services accordingly. This will help in
making a positive image in front of customers so that they choose Barclays over other
bank operating in a particular region.
These are the actions that Barclay's can perform in order to achieve competitive edge at
global market.
SECTION 8: BIBLIOGRAPHY
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Stromquist, N. P. and Monkman, K., 2014. Defining globalization and assessing its implications
for knowledge and education, revisited. Globalization and education: Integration and
contestation across cultures.1 . pp.1-21.
Abou-Shouk, M. A., Lim, W. M. and Megicks, P., 2016. Using competing models to evaluate
the role of environmental pressures in ecommerce adoption by small and medium sized
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Colantone, I. and Stanig, P., 2018. Global competition and Brexit. American political science
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Crane, A. and et. al., 2019. Business ethics: Managing corporate citizenship and sustainability in
the age of globalization. Oxford University Press.
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SECTION 9: APPENDIX
Research Proposal Form
Student Name: ______________________ Student ID:
____________
Centre Name: _____________________
Tutor: ________________ Date:
___________________
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)
“To identify the positive and negative impact of globalisation on the competition within UK.” A case on
Barclays plc.
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 learn about the concept of globalisation
 To identify the impact of globalisation over the competition faced by Barclay Plc
 To analyse issues faced by Barclays Plc during globalising its business operations
 To recommend ways through which Barclays Plc can achieve competitive advantage at global
level.
Research questions
 Describe about the concept of globalisation?
 What impact does globalisation have over the competition faced by Barclays Plc ?
 Explain about the issues faced by Barclay Plc during globalisation of its business 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):
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Main aim for conducting this research is to learn about basic concept of globalisation which help
researcher in improving its ability as well as knowledge in this regard. Despite of this, investigation also
assists investigators to determine the positive as well as negative impact of globalisation over the
competition faced by Barclays Plc while entering into global market. This research can also be used in
future for academicals function which help in enhancing the knowledge of students regarding the
positive or negative influence of internationalization over the competition or market position of company
like Barclays Plc by considering the actual information of organisation.
Section Three: Literature sources searched
Use of key literature sources to support your research question, objective
or hypothesis:
Literature review refers to process in which information is gathered and then
critically evaluate regarding for concluding the overall finding from previously
performed investigation. The information will support in identifying the several
positive and negative impact that globalisation have over competition present in
UK within banking sector. This further create a base over which research can
further expand for gathering primary information. It will help in analysing the gap
between previous investigation by comparing it with current market position.
The concept of globalisation
As per Kschweit, 2019, Globalisation is refers to the way through which
integration of social, economical and political factor take place across the political
and cultural boundaries of a country. This further support multinational
companies to gain the power of influencing the political decision in a manner that
contribute toward the benefits of company over environment as well as people.
Apart from all this globalisation of business help an organisation to enhance its
approach by targeting large number of people around the world to gain
profitability.
Impact of globalisation over the competition faced by Barclay Plc
As per the view point of Goldin and Mariathasan, 2014, globalisation support an
organisation to expand its operations throughout the world by performing its
business operation. With the help of globalisation Barclay's experience a positive
impact over the competition which company is facing in UK . This is because by
expanding its business at international level it become able to improve its
practices and also the customer base as a result of which this help organisation to
perform better from other rivals and achieve competitive advantage at
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marketplace.
Issues faced by Barclays Plc during globalising its business operations
As per the view point of Mbogo, Floric K, 2016, with the help of
internationalization Barclays expanded its business practices over several
geographical area by entering into various countries. But apart from these benefit,
there are several challenges that Barclays faced while entering into global market.
This includes difference in trem of culture, political & legal standards or norms as
well as regional trading bloc. Apart from this the major challenges faced by
Barclays plc is the competition which is present at marketplace.
Mbogo, Floric K. 2016. Challenges Of Internationalization. [Online] Available
through: <http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke/handle/11295/58545>./
Kschweit, 2019. concept of globalization. [Online] Available through:
<https://www.enotes.com/homework-help/explain-the-concept-of-globalization-
and-its-567033>./
Goldin, I. and Mariathasan, M., 2014. The butterfly defect: How globalization creates systemic risks, and
what to do about it. Princeton University Press.
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):
Introduction
Setting aims and objectives
Literature review
Research methodology
Data collection
Data analysis
Conclusion and recommendations
How long this
will take:
3
5
9
15
25
20
5
1
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Final report submission
Milestone one: __Research proposal_______________
Target date (set by tutor): ____10-05-19________________
Milestone two: ________Research project_______________
Target date (set by tutor): ______25-06-19________________
Gantt Chart
Gantt Chart is refers to graphical representation of actions that is performed
throughout the research along with the time required for its accomplishment. It
will support in guiding the researcher about the manner in which particular
activity must be performed and time that it will take.
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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:
It is define as a sections of an research where there is a detail description regarding several tools and
techniques that are utilized for investigating, gathering, arranging, evaluating and analysing the
information for accomplishing the research goals. It includes:
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Research design:- This is consider as crucial section in investigation that direct the activities in right
direction. Research design is basically of three type i.e. experimental, exploratory and descriptive design.
For the conduction of this investigation effectively descriptive design will be implemented by researcher
as it help in presenting information in detailed manner.
Research philosophy:- This is very crucial part of investigation which defines manner in which data is
collected and issues can be resolved. These are of four type i.e. pragmatism, realism, positivism and
interpretivism. In this research interpretivisim philosophy will be used to perform investigation.
Type of investigation:- There are 2 type of investigation through which a research is conducted. These
are qualitative in which data is collected in theoretical manner and quantitative research where
information gather in form of statistical facts and figures. To perform this investigation mixed method
used i.e. both qualitative and quantitative investigation methods which support in presenting more
accurate information by evidencing the validity of qualitative data through representation of quantitative
facts and figures.
Data collection method:- Within this research there are 2 type of data collection method that includes
primary and secondary. For performing this investigation both primary as well as secondary method of
data collection used to gather more accurate and reliable information. For primary investigation,
questionnaire will be used and secondary data will be gathered using literature review.
Sampling method:- This sections contains the method through which sample of population will be
selected for gathering information. Sampling method are of two types such as probabilistic and non-
probabilistic. To perform this investigation probabilistic approach used and sample size of responedents
would be of 50.
Data analysis:- The primary data is collected using questionnaire in which information is analysed using
interpretivism philosophy that help in evaluating data more clearly to identify findings.
Ethical consideration:- During conduction of investigation there are various ethical standards that
researcher must consider i.e. don not share the personal information of particuipants, manipulation and
misrepresentation of data must be avoided.
What your area of research will cover
This research includes both positive and negative impact of globalisation on the
competition which Barclays plc. In addition to this it also work over identifying
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the problems that Barclays is facing at international level.
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:
“To identify the positive and negative impact of globalisation on the
competition within UK.” A case on Barclays plc.
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 it involves human participants
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)?
Respondents are employees of Barclays plc within investigation which will be selected
using random sampling.
Describe the processes you will use to inform participants about what
you are doing:
The information will be collected using of E- mail
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?
Consent of participants will be gather in the written form which is reliable for performing
investigation.
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 to be observed.
Yes No
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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?
Researcher analyse personal information of participants as they are responsible to gather
information.
During the research:
Researcher
Where will the data be stored?
Data will be saved in computerised form.
Will mobile devices such as USB storage and laptops be used
Yes No
If Yes, please provide further details:
After the research:
Where will the data be stored?
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How long will the data and records be kept for and in what format?
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 supervisor and also
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