Business Report: Globalization's Economic Impact on Barclays Bank

This report presents a case study examining the positive economic, cultural, and ethical impacts of globalization on Barclays Bank. It includes a project logbook detailing task fulfillment, adherence to deadlines, identified risks, and problem-solving strategies. The report also features a performance review template, assessing the project's aims, successes, and challenges, alongside self-evaluation of strengths and weaknesses. The analysis covers the initial inception of the project, activities, and outcomes, with a focus on ethical considerations and lessons learned. The report concludes with insights on continuous professional development and future applications of the acquired knowledge. The project focuses on the operational and marketing functions of Barclays Bank, and the learner reflects on their performance as a management consultant, highlighting areas for improvement, particularly in research skills.

Managing a Successful
business project

Template for evidence collection to be attached with the report by the learner:
Project Logbook for the chosen organisation:
Name of the learner: Name of
the
Supervisor:
Project Title: Date:
 Topic : To examine positive economic, cultural and ethical impact of
globalization on Marketing and operational Functions- A case study of
Barclays Bank
 Did you fulfil Task requirements?
Yes
 Are you on track and within deadlines set?
Yes.
 Did you need to make any changes to your project management
plan?
 Yes, I will make some changes as per feedback.
Any risks and / or issues identified?
 risks/issues:
Yes, I faces some issues regarding time management of the project
because I am lacking researching skills regarding collecting the
information from secondary data.
 any additional risks/issues:

Yes, plagiarism is consider an another issue.
Problems encountered
 barriers:
Meeting the deadline is the major barrier.
 How did you overcome them?
By making effective time chart.
New Ideas and change of project direction
Using advance technique will helps to meet the ideas and change the project
direction as well.
What Have I learnt about myself this week?
 How did I feel when I had to deal with tasks/problems? Quite nervous Did I find it useful to complete the tasks? Yes How well have I performed? What did I contribute? I feel good and I contribute my best efforts to complete the project
 What can I improve on next week? I need to improve my research skills. How might this learning apply in the future?

 I will apply research learning skills for conducting the report in better
an effective manner.
Tasks planned for next week
 tasks priority? Aims and objectives Have you set aside sufficient time for completion? Yes
Project plan status to date (on, ahead, behind)
Supervisor comments to address
Signature of the Supervisor and date:
Template for Performance Review to be attached with the report by the learner:
1. What was the Project supposed to accomplish?
To examine positive economic, cultural and ethical impact of globalization on Marketing and
operational Functions- A case study of Barclays Bank.
2. Did the project succeed in its aims/ how do you know? Specifically, please outline
any evaluation and assessment undertaken.
Yes, under the guidance of my supervisor.
3. What things do you think worked well and why? Evaluate all aspects of the project
(e.g initial inception, project activities and project outcomes) from a range of
perspectives.
Initial inception
4. What problems emerged during the project and how were they tackled? Was there
timely identification of issues and resolution during the project process?

Ethical issues and it can be tackle by using Data Privacy Act.
5. What did you learn from undertaking the project?
I understand the concept of globalization and operational and marketing functions of
Barclays Bank
6. How would you rate your performance as a management consultant leading the
project?
8 out of 10.
7. What strengths and weakness of your performance did you identify?
Strength : analytical skills and communication skills
Weakness : Research Skill
8. How will this inform and support your continuous professional development?
These skills will help me for developing my personal and professional skills.

INTRODUCTION
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References
Books and Journals
Online
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