Managing a Successful Business: John Lewis Globalization Project

This project comprehensively analyzes the globalization strategy of John Lewis, a leading department store chain. It begins with an introduction to globalization and its impact on businesses. The project outlines the aims and objectives, focusing on identifying the positive factors of globalization on different business functions. It details the project management plan, including cost, scope, time, communication, resources, and risk assessment. The work breakdown structure and Gantt chart are presented to illustrate project timelines. The research methodology section covers research philosophies, approaches, designs, data collection methods, sampling techniques, and data analysis, including ethical considerations. Small-scale research findings are presented with themes on the impact of globalization, benefits for the company, and challenges faced when entering new geographical locations. This project provides a detailed overview of John Lewis's globalization strategy and its practical implications.

MANAGING A SUCCESSFUL
BUSINESSES PROJECT

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................................................................3
P1 Aim and objective .................................................................................................................4
P2 Project management plan.......................................................................................................4
P3 Work break down structure and Gantt chart .........................................................................5
P4 Small scale research ..............................................................................................................7
P5 Research methods ...............................................................................................................12
P6 Conclusion and Recommendation ......................................................................................13
P7 REFLECTION ....................................................................................................................14
REFERENCES .............................................................................................................................15

INTRODUCTION
Globalisation is basically referring as of interacting as well as integrating among other
countries, companies and government. As globalisation has grown due to advance technology
and communication. In this report it covers the aim and objective of John lewis as it is the
leading chain department throughout the country and also planning for globalisation. In this
research it covers the project management plan which is the formal document which consist of
various factor such as resources, communication, cost,risk etc. Further in these research report it
has highlighted the wbs and Gantt chart which help the research in proper planning. This
research also includes various research methodologies which help to collect and gather
information.
P1 Aim and objective
Globalisation is the process of interacting with other countries, government worldwide. It is the
complex process. It is grown due to advance technology. John Lewis is a leading chain of
department operating throughout the country and also planning for globalisation of different
business function so that to gain competitive advantage and generate maximum profit.
Aim
To identify positive factors such as economic, cultural and ethical impact of globalization on
different business functions of organization: A study on John Lewis
Objectives
 To understand conceptual framework of globalization
 To identify issues faced by John Lewis due to globalization
 To explain benefits of globalization on various business functions
 To recommend ways through which John Lewis can maximize its benefit and can
establish in international market successfully (Sutton and Austin, 2015).
P2 Project management plan
The project management plan is a formal approved document used to manage the project in
the effective and efficient way. And also, it helps in coordinating the planning activities. Also, it
defines how the project will control, closed and monitor. And for making the project plan it
necessary to measure the cost, quality, risk assessment. It is responsibility of project manager to
make effective plan as well as work in the proper direction.

Cost – This refers to expenses which are directly linked with the development and
implementation of investigation procedure and project. In context of research the main cost is
incurred with collection of data, facts and figures with respect to the topic of the research project.
The major expenses related to the research project are printing expenses, communication cost,
salaries and of project managers and team members within John Lewis. The other cost involves
purchasing equipment. The estimated cost for the present research study around 20000$. This
Budget is developed by scholar considering all expenses in previous studies. (Sheikh and
Sultana, 2016).
Scope – The scope of research defines the key milestones which are to be obtained. Present
research on ethical, cultural and economic impact of globalisation on various functions
performed in John Lewis, has a wide scope to examine and understand the impact of
globalisation on business activities (Silverman, 2016).
Time – It is one of the most important element of project plan, time schedule which includes of
the period within which particular activity is needed to be accomplished. Gantt chart has been
developed by the scholar which includes of start and finish time of each investigation task, as
this helped them in completion of this research (Potrafke, 2015).
Communication – It is considered to be a major element of project management plan. An
effective communication is very essential in order to avoid repetition or overlapping of tasks
and prevent wastage of resources. It also helps to conduct the research in the effective
manner. In present study researcher has developed the communication plan which will assist
the interaction among the various stakeholders of John Lewis.
Information to be
shared
Target audience Time Method of
communication
Provider
Report of Miles
stone
senior manager
in John Lewis
Two times in
months
meeting
E-mail
Project manager
Project status
report
Project manager After five days E-mail Project leader
Work status
report
Project manager Weekly E-mail Team leader

Resources- Resources are required at each and every period for example for formulating plan
related to execution of study to implementation of investigation process within John Lewis. The
important resources which execution of the research are funds, technology, human resource,
communication devices, internet, knowledge, research skills, stationery and other equipment’s.
Risk –The prima risk linked with the execution of research study on John Lewis with relation to
the occurrence various ethical problems or issues. Researcher tried to eliminate these issues by
implementing the various strategies for example communicating all the essential information
related to process with the participants. Along with this, there is high risk of delay in
accomplishment of research project time. Scholar has implemented the time management
strategy in order to avoid the risk of delay.
P3 Work break down structure and Gantt chart
Work break down structure

Gantt chart
Work breakdown structure helps in developing specific structure for the project, includes
each and every stage of the project such as development of project initiation document,
determine project resources, formulation of goals and objectives. It helps prioritising the tasks
required to complete the projects. Gantt chart helps in illustrating schedule of project in the form
of bar chart. It is useful in developing clarity within projects by inserting multiple tasks &
timelines in a single document.
P 4 Research methods
Research methodology is the technique used to collect information and data which help
to make business decision . Research methodologies may include interview, surveys, publication,
historical information etc. There are various tools and techniques of research methodology.

Research philosophies – it is basically a belief in which data about the phenomenon should be
use and analysed. It helps to develop the knowledge. Research philosophies are two types that is
interpretivism and positivism both have different characteristics. Interpretivism is a form of
qualitative methodology(Kumar, 2019.). This tool studies the behaviour in order to gather
information about subject matter. On the other hand positivism is a philosophy depend upon
quantifiable observation that leads to statistical examine. In positivism the scholar has to
develop the hypotheses.
In the present study researcher has applied the interpretivism philosophy as it easier to
gather qualitative information by this technique about globalisation on business function of John
lewis.
Research approach – It is second technique of research methodology which consist of steps of
broad assumptions to detailed methods of data collection, analyses. There are two types research
approach first one is inductive and second one is deductive. In inductive is a qualitative method
that identify themes by examine document, recording and other materials. And the second one is
deductive approach, based on the hypotheses and based on exiting theory and also called “top
down” approach.
In this study the approach use is inductive approach which is qualitative in nature and
also it is most suitable approach for gathering information about globalisation on business
function of John lewis.
Research design – It refers to the strategy choose to compound the different components of the
study for the accumulation, measuring and examine of data. And it also helps to find answers to
the research questions (Vagle, 2018). In this study the researcher will apply the descriptive
research design which helps in describing each element in detail which helps to gather
information globalisation about business functions which helps to complete the projects and
achieving the objectives if the John Lewis.
Data collection –it is the process of collecting or assemblage the information from various
sources to get the accurate information. It is very important to collect the accurate information.
Mainly there are two form of data collection method that is primary and secondary. They are the
data which is collected for the first time and also they are fresh in nature. It provides data very
reliable informations. And also the data is very clear, accurate an easy to understand. The second

one is secondary data refers to the data that are gathered from another source. Such as books,
journal, magazine, government record and financial statement (Flick, 2015).
In these present study primary data are being use as it provide first hand information and
it is very easy to understand and it will give current information about globalisation of the
business because realistic information are being provided.
Sampling – it is the most important essential element of research methodologies in which
preset number of observation are taken from a large group. In the existing study researcher will
adopt random sampling techniques which researchers will choose 20 managers of John lewis.
They are able to provide accurate information (Quinlan and et.al., 2019).
Data analyses – Data analyses is a process of transforming and inspecting with the goal and
discovering information that support or helps in decision making. Researcher has applied the
thematic technique which help in taking decision more accurately.
Ethical consideration – Ethical consideration is one of the major aspect that need to be consider
in the research project. It includes -
 To never plagiarise that is not to copy other people work and always ask permission
before using other people methods.
 Avoid careless mistake (Radtke, 2018).

P 5 Small scale research
Theme 1: globalization has positive impact on overall working of John Lewis
Yes 12
No 6
Not sure 2
Interpretation: From the above data it is analysed that 12 out of 20 respondents have viewed that
globalisation has positive impact on business. On other hand 6 out of 20 have replied that it does
not affect operations (Patten, 2016.). Whereas 2 participants have said that they are not sure.
Hence, it can be interpreted that globalisation has positive impact on John Lewis as globalisation
increase trade and communication between nation and increased access to technology, media,
education etc.
THEME 2 : major benefit of globalization for company
Increase demand 6
Technological innovation 7
Foreign direct investments 4
Free movement of labour 3
Yes
No
Not sure
Strongly disagree

Interpretation: From the above data it is analysed that 6 out of 20 respondent has viewed that the
major benefit of globalisation is increase in demand. 7 out 20 respondent have viewed that
technological innovation is the major benefit of globalisation. 4 out of 20 respondent have
viewed that foreign direct investment is the major benefit of the globalisation. And the last one is
3 out of 20 respondents has viewed that the globalisation 's major benefit is free movement of
labour. Hence, it can be interpreted that globalisation major benefit is technological innovation
as expanding the business it will improve the technology.
THEME 3 : the major issue face by company if it plans to enter into new geographical location
High investment/ High cost 6
Political condition and fluctuating rules and
regulation of country
7
Different perception of consumers 4
Others 3
Increase demand
Technological innovation
Foreign direct investments
Free movement of labour
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Column B

Interpretation: From the above data it is analysed that 6 out 20 respondent has viewed that the
major issue face by company if it plans to enter into new geographical location is high
investment / high cost. 7 out of 20 respondent has viewed that political condition and fluctuating
rules and regulation of country are the major issue face by the company it plans to enter into new
geographical location. 4 out 20 respondent has viewed that the different perception of consumer
is the major challenge and the last 3 out of 20 has respondent to other. Hence, from this
assessment it can interpret that the major issue face by the company is political condition and
fluctuating rules and regulation of country as it is very important to study the political condition
before entering into new country .
THEME 4 : John Lewis is prepared to operate under the rules of globalized word
Seriously prepared 8
Partly prepared 7
Not prepared 5
High investment/ High cost
Political condition and
fluctuating rules and
regulation of country
Different perception of
consumers
Others

Interpretation: From the above data it is analyses that 8 out of 20 respondent has viewed that
John lewis is seriously prepared to operate under the rules of globalisation. 7 out of 20
respondent has viewed that John lewis is partly prepared to operate under the rules of
globalization and the last 5 out of 20 respondent has viewed that John lewis is not prepared to
operate under the rules and regulation of globalized word. Hence, it can interpret that John lewis
is seriously prepared to operate under the rules of globalized word as per majority.
THEME 5 : globalization impose changes in workplace culture and does it affect marketing
function
Strongly agree 5
Agree 7
Disagree 4
Strongly disagree 5
Seriously prepared
Partly prepared
Not prepared
Others
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Column B