Analyzing Globalization's Impact on Nestle's HRM Practices

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MANAGING SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS PROJECTS
“Analyzing the impact of globalization on the recruitment, selection and training of the
employees of Nestle”

Contents
LIST OF FIGURES.............................................................................................................................3
INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................. 4
LO1................................................................................................................................................. 5
P1............................................................................................................................................... 5
P2............................................................................................................................................... 6
P3 AND M1.............................................................................................................................. 10
LO2............................................................................................................................................... 12
P4............................................................................................................................................. 12
M2............................................................................................................................................14
LO3............................................................................................................................................... 15
P5 AND M3.............................................................................................................................. 15
P6 AND M3.............................................................................................................................. 21
LO4............................................................................................................................................... 26
P7 AND M4.............................................................................................................................. 26
CONCLUSION............................................................................................................................... 28
REFERENCES.................................................................................................................................29

LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1: Nestle Logo..................................................................................................................... 4
Figure 2: Gibbs Cycle....................................................................................................................27

INTRODUCTION
Globalization is a process through which business can expand its operations worldwide (Beck,
2018). The organizations that have been globalized and are operating in more than one country
are known as Multinational Companies [MNC].
The aim of the report is to conduct research on the topic “Analyzing the impact of globalization
on the recruitment, selection and training of the employees of Nestle”. Through this report, the
aims and objectives of Nestle, an international food giant, has been determined for the
development of its people. The report also covers a comprehensive management plan for the
same. Through this report, small-scale research has been done and recommendations have
been made.
Nestle is an international food and drinks giant, which was founded in the year 1866. It is a
Swiss company and has its headquarters in Vaud, Switzerland (Nestle, 2019). It is one of the
largest public companies in the world operating from about 189 countries. Nestle has
diversified business in food and provides a wide range like baby food, confectionary items,
coffee, tea, etc.
Figure 1: Nestle Logo
[Source: Nestle, 2019]

LO1.
P1.
AIM OF THE PROJECT
The aim of the project defines the purpose for which the research is being conducted (Wilson,
2014). They are considered as the statements of intent. The aim of the project is “Analyzing the
impact of globalization on the recruitment, selection and training of the employees of
Nestle”.
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT
Objectives of the project define the measurable outcomes that are to be achieved by the end of
the research project (Lock, 2017). The objectives of the research are as follows:
 To analyze the impact of globalization on the recruitment of the employees of Nestle.
 To analyze the impact of globalization on the selection of the employees of Nestle.
 To analyze the impact of globalization on the training of the employees of Nestle.
 To provide recommendations for the improvement of recruitment, selection, and
training of the employees of Nestle.

P2.
Project management refers to the application of skills and knowledge in the activities of the
project to achieve the aims and objectives (Kerzner and Kerzner, 2017). It includes planning,
organizing, controlling and examining the work done with respect to the achievement of the
organizational objectives.
PROJECT TITLE
“Analyzing the impact of globalization on the recruitment, selection and training of the
employees of Nestle”
PROJECT SCOPE
The main aim of the project is to determine the various factors which hold a major impact on
the recruitment, selection and training process of the multinational firms (Heagney, 2016). The
results of the project will be based on the aims and objectives of the project. For this project, a
standard technique of project management has been applied. The data for which the research
will be done shall be collected from primary and secondary research.
Included Scope
The project includes all the aspects of human resource management relating to recruitment,
selection, and training process within the organizations. The project also includes the project
structure, the breakdown structure and the communication process implemented to generate
the project outcomes.
Excluded Scope
The scope of the project excludes the financial and marketing aspects of multinational
companies.
PROJECT OBJECTIVES
For the determination of the aims and objectives of this project, the SMART method of project
management has been used (Bjerke and Renger, 2017). It ensures that the aims and objectives
of the project are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound.

COST OF THE PROJECT AND THE REQUIRED RESOURCES
Resource Specifications Budget Cost Actual Cost
Advertisement Cost Advertising for the
vacancies in the
organization.
€1200 €970
Human Resource Project head, Project
Manager, Selection
Panel, the workforce of
employees
€2900 €2750
Management
Resource
Management support
and financial resources
€2300 €2190
Information
Technology
Internet network and
software
€600 €650
Miscellaneous
Resources
Stationary, telephone
expenditure, etc.
€1000 €880
Total Cost €8000 €7440
The major costs incurred for this project is the cost of human resource and management
resource as they are very essential for the proper conduction of the research project.
Technological costs would also be incurred during the project for gathering the basic
information and processing of the data received.
Success Criteria
The success criterion has been set at the fulfillment of the aims and objectives of the project.
The project success would also be achieved through the efficient and effective use of resources

in analyzing the factors affecting the improvement of the recruitment, selection and training
process in the international organizations (Burke, 2013).
Time
The duration of this project was till 1st March 2019 and the timely completion of the project has
been emphasized.
Cost and Cost Control
The estimated cost for this research project is €8000. The actual cost is different from the
estimated cost being €7440.
Quality
The quality of the research project has been maintained throughout the process of research
(Harrison and Lock, 2017). The primary research has been done with the assistance of a survey
and the secondary research has been done form other resources like books, available journals,
etc.
Risk Analysis
The major risk in the research project is the adoption of varied procedures by varied companies
which might create a gap between the corrective measures and the adopted measures (Turner,
2016). Also, many companies follow different processes for recruitment, selection and training
depending upon the location of operations.
Communication Plan
Communication plan refers to the approach of transferring the information within the
organization. It is essential for an organization to set up an efficient communication system to
eliminate hindrances.
INFORMATION SENDER RECEIVER TIME METHOD
Draft of the
project
Project
Manager
Project Head Beginning of
the project
Email

Project Approval Project Head Project
Manager and
workforce
Beginning of
the project
Email
Work Report Project
Manager
Project Head Weekly Meetings
Status Report Project
Manager
Project Head Weekly Meetings
Selection Report Selection Panel Project
Manager and
Project Head
During the
selection
process
Documents/Interview
Sheet

P3 AND M1.
Work Breakdown Structure
Work Breakdown Structure refers to breaking down of a complex task into feasible tasks to
develop manageable teams and tasks (Burke, 2016). It divides the main task into certain sub-
heads and allows the members of the team into it whose overall achievement would lead to the
fulfillment of the objective.
Gantt Chart
Gantt charts are the representation of the plan made for the project with the reference to the
time taken (Seymour and Hussein, 2014). They are used to visualize the tasks performed in the
project and are a significant part of the planning and implementation of the project.
Table 1: Action Plan
TASK ACTION TAKEN START DATE FINISH DATE DURATION
A Preparation of the project. 10/22/2018 11/17/2018 26
B Forming aims and objectives. 11/17/2018 12/3/2018 16
C Forming work breakdown structure. 12/3/2018 12/26/2018 23
D Defining the methods to be used in
the project.
12/26/2018 1/3/2019 8
E Collection of data through primary
and secondary resources.
1/3/2019 1/25/2019 22
F Analysis of the data. 1/25/2019 2/5/2019 11
G Interpretation of the data. 2/5/2019 2/20/2019 15
H Providing self-reflection. 2/20/2019 3/1/2019 9

Task A
Task B
Task C
Task D
Task E
Task F
Task G
Task H
10/22/2018 12/11/2018 1/30/2019 3/21/2019