The Impact of Globalisation on Multinational Corporate Structures

This research project investigates the impact of globalisation on the corporate structures of large multinational companies, focusing on the challenges they face. The project's aim is to analyze the influence of globalisation on multinational organizations and the key challenges they encounter. A case study on Centrica Plc is included to illustrate these concepts. The research objectives include understanding globalisation, determining the role of corporate structure in organizational operations, assessing globalisation's impact on corporate structure, and identifying challenges affecting Centrica Plc. The methodology utilizes qualitative research with primary and secondary sources. Key themes explored include awareness of globalisation, effective corporate structure management, and the importance of corporate structure for global expansion. Recommendations suggest Centrica Plc analyze customer needs and adhere to business ethics. The research concludes that globalisation significantly impacts business operations and corporate structure, emphasizing the importance of a proper corporate structure for systematic organizational operations. References include strategic management and globalization texts.

Research Project

Content
 Title of Research Project
 Research Aim
 Research Objectives
 Thematic Analysis
 Recommendations
 Reflection
 Conclusion
 References

"The impact of globalisation on the corporate structures of large
multinational companies and the major challenges they face".
Topic

Research Aim
"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
• 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 Methodology
In the existing work, qualitative research is the suitable methodology as
it is feasible in providing clear investigation on the area of
determining the possible determinant of economic process over the
embodied structure of a multinational organisation and the issues
that they face.
In the current analysis field primary and secondary sources are used by
the investigator.

Theme 1) People are aware about the concept
of globalisation in the context of multinational
business.
Q1) Are you aware about the context of
globalisation in the context of
multinational business?
Frequenc
y
Yes 38
No 2

Theme 2) Managing corporate structure is
effective for a business in achieving growth at
global level.
Q2) Do you think that, managing corporate
structure is effective for a business in achieving
growth at global level?
Frequen
cy
Yes 36
No 4

Theme 3) It is important for a business to
follow corporate structure to become
globalised.
Q3) According to you, it is essential for an
organisation to follow corporate structure to
become globalised?
Freque
ncy
Yes 37
No 3

Communication to stakeholders
The research into actual action is based on analyze the potential
influence of globalization over the corporate structure of
multinational organizations and the key challenges faces by them
and in this, The outcome of the research are mainly discussed with
the stakeholders who are in connection with the affair of Centrica
Plc. Thus the major stakeholders of the research involves, managers,
shareholders, employees, customers of the firm. Therefore, these
stakeholders are effective in providing relevant information and
analysing the issue in appropriate manner.

Recommendations
From the in-depth analysis of the project it has been recommended that
as a large energy and gas company its is important for Centrica Plc
to analyse the customers need regarding the facilities they offered,
thus this is effective in exploring the business operations at global
level. It has also been recommended to Centrica Plc, to follow
business ethics in respect to maintaining organisational operations
within corporate structure, therefore, this is efficacious in systematic
execution of business operations.

Reflection
The present investigation area is effectual for me in developing my
academic skills and enhance my aptitude regarding the areas of
implementing investigation activities in right manner. During the
implementation of an investigation, I have achieved stacks of
comprehension, as this examination is effective for me in exploring
my own skills and capability which could be effective for me in
conducting my future projects in more liable manner.

Conclusion
From the in-depth analysis of the project it has been concluded that
globalisation is a crucial aspect which has a huge impact over the
operations of a business and its corporate structure. As per the
evaluation of the study it has been identified that, businesses are
concern over implementing their operations according to the
corporate structure in respect to achieving growth and success,
therefore a proper corporate structure helps a business in execution
of systematic arrangement of organisational operations.

References
Hanson, D., and et. al., 2016. Strategic management: Competitiveness and
globalisation. Cengage AU.
Hitt, M. A., Ireland, R. D. and Hoskisson, R. E., 2012. Strategic
management cases: competitiveness and globalization. Cengage
Learning.
Javadian, G. and Singh, R. P., 2012. Examining successful Iranian women
entrepreneurs: an exploratory study. Gender in Management: An
International Journal. 27(3). pp.148-164.

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