The Impact of Globalisation on Corporate Structures: Research Proposal

This research proposal investigates the influence of globalisation on the corporate structures of large multinational companies, focusing on the challenges they encounter. The study aims to analyze the impact of globalisation, particularly examining the case of Centrica Plc. The research objectives include understanding globalisation in the context of multinational businesses, determining the role of corporate structure in organizational operations, assessing the impact of globalisation on maintaining a proper corporate structure, and identifying key challenges. The proposal outlines the research questions, the reasons for choosing the project, and a review of relevant literature sources, including definitions of globalisation and corporate structure, and the challenges faced by multinational companies. The methodology section details the research approach, design, data collection tools, and data sampling methods to be employed, including both qualitative and quantitative approaches, with a specific focus on descriptive research and inductive approaches. The proposal also includes a Gantt chart outlining the activities and timescales for the research project. This research aims to provide valuable insights into the impact of globalisation on multinational corporations and their operational challenges.

Research Proposal
Form

Table of Contents
Research Proposal Form..................................................................................................................1
Research Ethics approval form........................................................................................................8

Research Proposal Form
Student Name: ______________________ Student ID:
____________
Centre Name: _____________________
Tutor: ________________ Date:
___________________
Unit: ____________________
Proposed Title: ___"The impact of globalisation on the corporate structures of large
multinational companies and the major challenges they
face".___________________________________________
Section One: Title, objective, responsibilities
Title or working title of the research project (in the form of a question, objective or
hypothesis)
"To analyse the potential influence of globalisation over the corporate structure of
multinational organisations and the key challenges faces by them". A Case Study on Centrica 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?):
Research Objectives
 To understand the concept of globalisation in terms of defining multinational businesses.
 To determine the role of the corporate structure of Centrica Plc over the proper execution of
organisational operations.
 To access the potential impact of globalisation in maintaining a proper corporate structure for
a multinational corporation. To identify the challenges that affects the functioning of Centrica Plc at global level.
Research Questions
 What is the concept of globalisation in terms of defining multinational businesses?
 What are the role of the corporate structure of Centrica Plc over the proper execution of
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organisational operations?
 What is the potential impact of globalisation in maintaining a proper corporate structure for a
multinational corporation?
 What are the key challenges that affects the functioning of Centrica Plc at global 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 study into consideration is based on the potential influence of globalisation over the corporate
structure of multinational organisations and the key challenges faces by them. It is a wide area of
investigation work which is executed for the personal interest of the researcher. Therefore, the
investigator wants to explore the idea and knowledge base regarding the chosen subject area which
could be effective for the investigator in attaining success on their future projects. The another
reason for execution of the study is that, it is effective in developing the personal and professional
ability of an individual which could be effective for them in attaining growth. This study is
important, as in this the chosen subject area of common on which each individual is requires to have
suitable knowledge and the study helps learners, researcher and other individuals in enhancing their
knowledge.
Section Three: Literature sources searched
Use of key literature sources to support your research question, objective or hypothesis:
The concept of globalisation in terms of defining multinational businesses.
According to the views stated by Margaret Rouse, 2019, globalisation is refers as the process in
which individual, ideas and products are spread throughout the globe, therefore more interaction and
integration has been taken place within the government, culture and economies of the globe. In
another word, globalisation is also define as the integration of market within the world wide basis,
that are assisting to the developed interconnectedness of national economies. A multinational
company or global enterprises is recognise as a corporate business which owns or controls
production of products and services in at least one host country other than its home country.
Globalisation is a wider term which plays effective role in development of multinational businesses
at wider scale. Globalisation is effective in developing opportunities for the businesses to attain
growth at wider level.
https://searchcio.techtarget.com/definition/globalization
The role of the corporate structure of Centrica Plc over the proper execution of organisational
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operations.
As per the views expressed by Venkatesh, 2019, corporate structure is refers as a combination of
multiple departments which contributes to the businesses overall goals and mission. Corporate
structure is mainly define as a way in which organisations are systematically arranges its operations
for the purpose of reaching at the potential target. In the context of multinational corporation,
corporate structure plays vital role in assisting the overall organisational operations in well planned
and systematic manner. Therefore, this aids in attainment of higher growth by the smooth execution
of organizational operations. Centrica Plc is large British multinational energy and service company
which has its global presence. The company is concern over implementing their operations within
corporate structure as to assisting the work in right manner. Corporate structure plays vital role like
encouraging efficiency, communication, optimum use of resources, job satisfaction, creative
thinking, systematic execution of operations, effective decision making etc.
http://www.yourarticlelibrary.com/organization/organization-structure/organisation-structure-role-
steps-for-designing-and-its-features/53239
The potential impact of globalisation in maintaining a proper corporate structure for a
multinational corporation.
According to the opinion stated by Rob Wengrzyn, 2018, globalisation is a wider which which is
effective in providing a path way to businesses to explore their operations and functions at wider
scale for the purpose of attaining higher growth and success. Multinational corporations are the large
business organisations which are works for satisfying the needs of people at wider scale. The
primary motive of multinational corporations is to exploring businesses at global level for the
purpose of attaining higher growth and success. Globalisation has positive impact over maintaining a
proper structure for a multinational business, thus globalisation is providing opportunities to the
businesses to explore their operations at new domain and implement functions as per the corporate
structure in respect to maintaining the proper flow of operations and functions.
https://study.com/academy/lesson/globalization-and-organizational-structure.htmls
The challenges that affects the functioning of Centrica Plc at global level.
As per the opinion expressed by Bernard Marr, 2017, challenges and risks are uncertain in nature
and these are arises in any situation and affects the overall working of a business. Centrica plc is a
large British multinational company which has its high brand image. The company mainly operates
as the supplier of electricity and gas to the businesses and consumers in the UK. The motive of the
Centrica plc is to become the global brand through applying globalsiation as their key strategic
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source. However globalisation is effective in developing the operations of the firm at wider basis.
The company has also faces multiple challenges while globalising its operations like Uncertainty
about future, Tariffs and export fees, human resource, organisational communication, unfamiliar
culture etc. These are the key challenges which affects the operations of a firm at global level.
https://www.hiscox.co.uk/business-blog/the-10-biggest-challenges-businesses-face-today-and-
need-consultants-for/
http://blog.dynamiclanguage.com/what-are-the-8-main-challenges-for-companies-going-global
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): ____________________
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Milestone two: _______________________
Target date (set by tutor): ______________________
Gantt Chart
Section Five: Research approach and methodologies
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What type of research approach and methodologies are you likely to use and why? What your
areas of research will cover:
Research Methodology is refers as a key aspect of an investigation area which supports the overall
investigation in right manner through providing suitable assistance to the work. This section
involves various applications that supports the chosen subject area in effective manner. The suitable
tools for an investigation are associated as below:
Type of Investigation: The suitable selection of methodologies are essential for the researcher, thus,
an investigation is encompasses over qualitative quantitative investigation tool. The selection of
methodology is based on the information accumulated by the researcher. In the present area of
investigation qualitative research will be suitable in carry out the work in right manner as this sort is
effective in execution of in-depth study through conducting detailed evaluation of the work.
Research Design: The selection of design is based on the suitable execution of investigation type.
Therefore this section is works as the blueprint of the work which provides a proper specification to
the investigation. This part is categorised among descriptive, exploratory and experimental
investigation design. In the present area of investigation descriptive research will be suitable as in
this investigation is based on qualitative aspects and descriptive design is effective for qualitative
research. This methodology is effective in providing detailed analysis by developing an in-depth
theoretical framework.
Research Approach: This is the another key aspect of an investigation which assist the overall
investigation in proper manner. The is mainly encompasses over deductive and inductive approach,
thus the selection of approach is based on the research type. In the present investigation area
inductive research approach will be most suitable as the investigation is based on qualitative type
and inductive approach is suitable for qualitative research. This sort is effective in providing detailed
analysis through the support of theories and hypothesis.
Data Collection Tools: This is the primary consideration of a researcher is to select the suitable
source of data collection for the purpose of drawing valid and reliable outcome. This part is divided
among primary and secondary source of data collection. In the present case both the sources are
suitable as in this primary and secondary both the sources are applied by the researcher for the
purpose of gathering valid and reliable outcome. In this primary investigation is executed through
conducting survey in which questionnaire will be developed to gathering valid and reliable data. On
the other hand, secondary investigation is conducted with the support of books, journals, published
research articles etc. Therefore, this sort is effective in developing a theoretical framework in the
form of literature.
Data Sampling: Data sampling is based on two aspects i.e. probabilistic and non-probabilistic data
sampling. In the present investigation work data will be accumulated through random sampling tool
as in this data is gathered through randomly picked respondents. In the present research sample size
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of 40 has been taken into proper action.
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 determine the impact of globalisation on the corporate structures of large multinational
companies and the major challenges they face. A case study on GlaxoSmithKline.
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?
Who are the participants? Tick all that apply:
Ages 12-16: Young people aged: 17-18 Adults: More than 18
How will participants be recruited (identified an approached)?
Describe the processes you will use to inform participants about what you are doing:
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?
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
Will you debrief participants at the end of their participation (i.e give them a brief explanation of the
study)?
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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:
Researcher
Where will the data be stored?
The data will be stored in computer systems, laptop, hard disk, USB etc.
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?
Data will be stored in USB, hard disk, computer systems.
How long will the data and records be kept for and in what format?
The data and information will be kept for long term purposes, as these are effective in execution of
future research in appropriate manner.
Will data be kept for use by other researchers? Yes No
Section 5 : Ethical Issues
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