Research: Globalisation's Effects on TESCO PLC Corporate Structures

This research project investigates the impact of globalisation on the corporate structure of TESCO PLC, a major player in the retail industry. The study begins with an introduction that defines globalisation and its relevance to corporate strategies. The research then delves into the organizational structure of TESCO PLC, examining how the company has adapted its operations, management, and market strategies to operate internationally. The project identifies key issues arising from global expansion, such as managing diverse teams, navigating different legal and cultural environments, and maintaining consistent brand identity across various markets. The research also explores the positive and negative impacts of globalization on corporate structures, including the need for efficient communication, employee training, and strategic decision-making. The report includes literature reviews of relevant sources that provide insights into corporate structure, global expansion, and the challenges faced by businesses in the international market. The findings are crucial for understanding the complexities of global business operations and the strategies companies can employ to succeed in a dynamic global environment. This research offers insights useful for students in their academic journey.

Research Project
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Research Proposal Form
Student Name: ______________________ Student ID: ____________
Centre Name: _____________________
Tutor: ________________ Date: ___________________
Unit: ____________________
Proposed Title: ___Globalisation and its impact on corporate structures. A study on
TESCO PLC Shire Park, Kestrel Way, Welwyn Garden City
England.___________________________________________
Section One: Title, objective, responsibilities
Title or working title of the research project (in the form of a question, objective or
hypothesis)
Globalisation and its impact on corporate structures. A study on TESCO PLC Shire Park,
Kestrel Way, Welwyn Garden City, UK.
Aim:
To acquire knowledge about globalisation and its impact on corporate structure of
organisation. A study on TESCO PLC (Shire Park, Kestrel Way, Welwyn Garden City, UK.
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 and acquire knowledge about corporate structure of an organisation.
 To determine the influence of global expansion on corporate structure of Enterprise.
 To study the major issues which arise in managing corporate structure at international
level.
Research questions
 Do you have knowledge about corporate structure of an organisation ?
 How global expansion have influence on corporate structure of Enterprise ?
 What are the major issues which arise in managing corporate structure at international
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):
Impact of globalisation on corporate structure of organisation is important for researcher
because if they want to perform business operations at international level in future, then it is
easy to know about issues and problems which might arise and ways to deal with it. This study
is crucial for organisations as well because management came to know about issues which
arise in corporate structure and making operations in appropriate manner. In retail industry, it
is easy for analyse which of the organisations suffering and remedial actions taken by
management. Country get benefits because organisations came to operate and there is
increment in monetary benefits to country. This research is interesting for researcher because
this provides information about change in working style due to internationalisation of
business. This assist reader in career growth as well because they can use this investigation as
academic paper and communicate to organisations. In future, there is scope of conducting
research on analysing ways to motivate workers to perform operations under dynamic
environment.
This topic is selected because this is related to researcher's career and study point of view. At
the same time researcher have personal interest for this topic because if there is planning to
operate at international level, then knowledge can be acquired from this study. Researcher is
planning to operate at international level, then there are possibilities of issues, so in this study
there is proper knowledge about to deal with them (Giannakopoulou, Thalassinos and
Stamatopoulos, 2016). With conducting this investigation, there is improvement in leadership,
decision making and information collection skills which assist in career growth and if similar
opportunities will get to conduct investigation, then it can be done in effective manner. Impact
of globalisation on corporate structure is important because this is concurrent subject which is
relevant in current market. Hence this investigation will become base for many other studies
(Liang, Ren and Sun, 2015).
Section Three: Literature sources searched
Use of key literature sources to support your research question, objective or hypothesis:
Knowledge about corporate structure of an organisation
As per view of Andrea Rea, 2019 Corporate structure refers to the process through which
organisation perform activities as per their aims and objectives. There are many departments
such as marketing, sales, production, finance, etc. which are working in international
organisation through which they can provide best and appropriate services to consumers. With
the help of these departments, operations are performed in synchronise and appropriate

manner. When corporate structure of organisation is well and good, then there is no
communication gap and working efficiency is up to the mark (Noe and et. al., 2017).
Impact of globalisation on corporate structure of enterprise
There are possibilities of positive as well as negative impact on corporate structure of
organisation while they are working at international level. There is requirement of more
specific and relevant information about area where operations are operated (Passas, 2017). If
proper planning is done, then there will positive impact on working style of company when
they are working at international level because of change in working style which is pre-
determined and organised by management of association. As per view of Erik Devaney, 2019
In order to access policies which are taking place in external market there is requirement of
market research. When all the departments are aware about their roles and responsibilities, the
they perform activities in synchronise manner. Corporate structure of enterprise is also well
defined, so business activities at international level are performed in appropriate and smooth
manner. There is positive environment in organisation because their employees have proper
communication channel through which they can perform activities in synchronise manner and
achieve targets within specified time.
Influence of global expansion on corporate structure of Enterprise
There are many factors which has to be considered if managers of association wants to operate
in international market such as political parties, legal laws and regulations, etc. This are factors
which has to be considered. According to Judit Kozenkow, 2019 at international level, there is
more change in external market, hence this is the major issue which arise. When there is
change in corporate structure, then it is tough to manage and make workers motivate to
perform it. If there is change in working style, then there is some confusion among workers
and they are not able to perform operations with such confidence. Due to change in corporate
structure, there are some changes in working style of workers due to which main focus of
quality is not cure by employees of organisation (Schneider and Scherer, 2015).
Ways through which positive impact on organisation can be achieved with proper maintenance
of corporate structure
There is investment of time as well as cost in managing business operations at international

level, so in this case management of association has to be up to the mark. in order to perform
activities in better and appropriate manner, there are some recommendations such as proper
planning, communication techniques, training of work force, etc. According to Dana
Manciagli, 2019 When there is proper communication with workers, then it is easy for them to
understand what activity have to be performed after what. This assist in getting positive
outcome because activities are performed in specified manner. Organisational structure have to
understood and clear to workers through which it is easy to get smoothness in working
operations of enterprise (Zhang, Fung and Changhong, 2017).
Research Gap:
There is requirement of different departments for performing business operations in
appropriate manner and providing proper services to consumers. Hence in order to deal with it,
different ways such as motivation of workers, proper communication techniques, etc. are
studied. This assist duplication of activities and wastage of resources in organisation with the
help of which organisational cost gets reduced and operational efficiency can be achieved.
In order to deal with this issue, researcher will use inductive approach with qualitative
methods because this makes easy representation of products and services. Primary and
secondary methods are collected which assist in getting in- depth information. Random
sampling is used for collecting primary information because this gives authentic information
because under this there are null possibilities of biassness.

References
Books and Journals
Aalbers, M.B., 2016. Corporate financialization. International Encyclopedia of Geography:
People, the Earth, Environment and Technology: People, the Earth, Environment and
Technology, pp.1-11.
Bende-Nabende, A., 2017. Globalisation, FDI, regional integration and sustainable
development: theory, evidence and policy. Routledge.
Bretos, I. and Marcuello, C., 2017. Revisiting globalization challenges and opportunities in the
development of cooperatives. Annals of Public and Cooperative Economics. 88(1). pp.47-
73.
Dignam, A. and Galanis, M., 2016. The globalization of corporate governance. Routledge.
Giannakopoulou, E. N., Thalassinos, E. I. and Stamatopoulos, T. V., 2016. Corporate
governance in shipping: An overview. Maritime Policy & Management. 43(1). pp.19-38.
Liang, H., Ren, B. and Sun, S. L., 2015. An anatomy of state control in the globalization of
state-owned enterprises. Journal of International Business Studies. 46(2). pp.223-240.
Noe, R. A. and et. al., 2017. Human resource management: Gaining a competitive advantage.
New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Education.
Passas, N., 2017. Globalization, criminogenic asymmetries and economic crime.
In International Crimes (pp. 17-42). Routledge.
Schneider, A. and Scherer, A. G., 2015. Corporate governance in a risk society. Journal of
Business Ethics. 126(2). pp.309-323.
Zhang, K. H., Fung, H. G. and Changhong, P., 2017. China and the challenge of economic
globalization: The impact of WTO membership. Routledge.
Online
Rea, A., 2019. What Is Corporate Structure? - Definition, Types & Examples. [Online].
Available through: <https://study.com/academy/lesson/what-is-corporate-structure-definition-
types-examples.html>.

Devaney, E., 2019. 9 Types of Organizational Structure Every Company Should Consider.
[Online]. Available through: <https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/team-structure-diagrams>.
Kozenkow, J., 2019. International Management Challenges. [Online]. Available through:
<https://smallbusiness.chron.com/international-management-challenges-56168.html>.
Manciagli, D., 2019. 4 biggest challenges facing business leaders today. [Online]. Available
through: <https://hbr.org/1978/05/problems-of-matrix-organizations>.
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):
Activities which assist in completing investigation are as under-
Submission of research proposal
Complete background information for research project
Collect secondary sources of information for research project
Complete research methodology and collect primary and secondary
sources of information
Complete collecting data for study and present the result
Determining Budget
Data Interpretation and analysis
Evaluating results and findings
Complete the report and submit the final report
How long this will take:
Week 1
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Week 5 and 6
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Week 10

Milestone one: ________Submission of research proposal_______
Target date (set by tutor): ___24/9/2019________________
Milestone two: ____literature review_____________________
Target date (set by tutor): ____23/10/2019__________________
Gantt Chart
this is the framework which provides complete and specific knowledge about activities which
assist in completing investigation. There will use of chart in which systematic representation
of activities are presented.
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Complete
collecting data for
study and
present the result
Determining
Budget
Interpretation and
analysis
Evaluating results
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Complete the
report and submit
the final report
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:
Research methodology are the technical procedure which are used to conduct investigation in
appropriate manner (Dignam and Galanis, 2016). There are different types of techniques used.
Some of them with its justification is as under-
best approach for this study is inductive approach through which all the specific and relevant
information can be known. Positivism philosophy is appropriate for this investigation because
this gives all the briefing about ways through which investigation is done (Bretos and
Marcuello, 2017).
Best way to conduct study is qualitative method because this provides justification behind
every aspect. When justification behind specific idea is provided, then it is easy to understand
it. With use of qualitative method, it is easy for researcher to interpret it because there is no
use of technical aspects. With graphs and chats, presentation of information is effective
manner in front of audience and reader.
Both primary and secondary sources are used for collecting data for this study. Questionnaire
is best and appropriate way through which personal interaction with respondents is possible
through which appropriate and exact information can be gathered (Bende-Nabende, 2017).

Simple random probable sampling is best and specific for the purpose of sampling because
bias free information is collected. When complete and specific information is collected from
respondents, then this covers all the ethical considerations as well. 10 managers of TESCO
PLC are selected for gathering primary information (Aalbers, 2016).
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

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:
Globalisation and its impact on corporate structures.” A study on TESCO PLC (Shire Park,
Kestrel Way, Welwyn Garden City, UK).
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) :
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
How will participants be recruited (identified an approached)?
Managers are selected for collecting information because they have knowledge about
corporate structure of organisation.
Describe the processes you will use to inform participants about what you are doing:
official and personal mails are used to inform about investigation.
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 is collected in written form by signing stamp papers.
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)?
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 can only access personal information of respondents.

During the research:
Researcher
Where will the data be stored?
Data will be stored in computer system
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?
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:30
Please submit your completed form to your supervisor and also attach to the Research
Proposal when submitting to Turnitin.