Managing Nestle's Global Business Project: Research and Analysis

This report examines the impact of globalization on Nestle, a transnational food and beverage company. It outlines project aims and objectives, focusing on recruitment, selection, and training of employees for global expansion. The report includes a project management plan, work breakdown structure, and Gantt chart. It utilizes both qualitative and quantitative research methods, analyzing data to draw conclusions and provide recommendations. The research explores the concept of globalization, its effects on Nestle's operations, and challenges faced during global expansion. The report also reflects on the value of the research in meeting stated objectives, offering insights into how Nestle manages its global business projects. The report covers key elements such as cost, scope, time, quality, communication, and risk, providing a comprehensive overview of Nestle's global strategies.

Managing a successful
business project

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................2
TASK 1............................................................................................................................................2
P1 Devise project aims and objectives for a chosen scenario................................................2
P2 Produce a project management plan..................................................................................3
P3 Produce a work breakdown structure and a Gantt chart....................................................5
TASK 2............................................................................................................................................7
P4 Carry out small-scale research by applying qualitative and quantitative research methods..7
TASK 3..........................................................................................................................................10
P5 Analyse research and data using appropriate tools and techniques................................10
Theme 1: Concept of globalisation......................................................................................10
P6 Communicate appropriate recommendations as a result of research and data analysis to
draw valid and meaningful conclusions...............................................................................16
TASK 4..........................................................................................................................................16
P7 Reflect on the value of undertaking the research to meet stated objectives....................16
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................16
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................17

INTRODUCTION
Globalisation is known to be a quite essential process in today's developing economy.
This process deals with or focusses in integration or interconnectedness of various large scale
business enterprises so as to move at an international level. Globalisation happens to be a key
factor which interlinks or connects people as well as economies of the world (Boyle, 2017). In
present day context, this report is based on Nestle which isheadquartered in Vevey, Switzerland.
Nestle is a transnational food and drink organisation. Furthermore, this report discusses various
positive and negative impacts that globalisation lays on business concern and its operational
functions as well. Hence in this context, researchers have formulated aims and objectives
considering the scenario of Nestle. Also this report discusses various tools such as gantt chart
and work breakdown structure along with questionnaires as well.
TASK 1
P1 Devise project aims and objectives for a chosen scenario.
Globalisation in today's scenario has become the need of the hour. It helps in
integrating and connecting people from one part of the world to another. People or
businessmen who choose to adopt this concept aim towards achievement of a common goal
so that they can enhance their profitability and productivity as well. This also opens new
future opportunities for them. In present context, Nestle is chosen for conducting research
on globalisation.
Background of the research :
Globalisation is an integral business process which leads towards interdependence
and enhanced growth of business concerns in competitive market. Globalisation also aids a
business in expanding its overall business operations. There are a number of ways in which
business concerns can practice globalisation such as free trade among borders, financial
mobilisation of funds and resources, import export relaxation etc. In context of Nestle, it has
been ascertained that globalisation has had quite a number of benefits and advantages such
as enhanced productivity and profitability (Clinton and Whisnant, 2019). Main aim of
researchers behind conducting this research is to examine impacts of globalisation on
operational activities and processes of Nestle. Also this has made managers use more
technologically advanced tools for conducting their business operations in an effective

manner. Also it further reduces expenses and overhead costs of Nestle (Crane and Matten,
2016).
Aim:
“To identify recruitment, selection and training of employees for expanding business
operations at global scale - A case study on Nestle”
Objectives of the research:
 To analyse concept of globalisation and role of recruitment and selection in
globalisation.
 To analyse the best training to e provided to employees for increasing their
efficiency.
 To determine various challenges that are faced by Nestle while expanding globally.
Questions:
 What is the concept of globalisation in relation to effective training and recruitment
of employees.?
 How can impacts of globalisation be assessed in context of recruitment and selection
as well?
 How can various challenges be faced by Nestle while it enters into global markets?
P2 Produce a project management plan.
A project management plan is an important document that exists in a formal way. It
is basically a formally approved document which is considered by managers whenever they
wish to manage their ongoing projects and help in their successful execution as well. This
document also helps in creating balance of communication between key stakeholders so that
they can easily develop and understand the project (Deresky, 2017). There are a number of
elements present in project management plan such as size, scope, quantity, cost, risk etc.
This document comprises or combines various elements and factors such as description and
development of business activities. In context of Nestle, it has been analysed that managers
will need to consider all these factors so as to maintain effectiveness. Various key elements
of project management plan has been mentioned as under:
Cost: Cost happens to an integral part of the project management plan. It is also
known as the overall monetary funds or resources that a business entity requires for

effective and successful completion of a given business project. Thus, it is important for
company to effectively recruit and train their workers so that they can expand their business
activities at global level. If company has skilled and talented workforce than they easily
understand the global market trends and activities that may help them in grabbing
opportunities to attain success at global level. Hence in context of Nestle, it has been
evaluated that cost incurred by researcher is 5000 pounds whereas cost incurred by company
is around 100000 pounds.
Scope: Scope happens to be another important element of the project management
plan. It further deals with various growth and development prospects of a business concern.
Also it mentions various present as well as future opportunities which will further be
beneficial in maximising or enhancing business operations in a business concern. In context
of Nestle, it has been observed that managers will need to develop an effective management
plan for ensuring their growth and profitability as well. Also it helps in building a stable
market image to a company. Hence in order to ensure growth a number of factors need to
be carefully assessed.
Time: Time is another important part of a business and its working as well. In
present context, it has been examined that calculation of time is done based on time that is
needed for completing a project. Time for every project differs from another. An example in
this context has been stated. Managers and employees of Nestle took around 3-4 months for
completing their project whereas time taken by researcher in around 1 month.
Quality: In context of quality it has been ascertained that managers and leaders of
Nestle will have to ensure that production or manufacturing of goods and services is done as
per quality standards set at global level. This will further help in developing a sound brand
image for the company and lending them a strategic edge as well. Managers will also need
to assess and examine various environmental factors in this aspect.
Communication: Communication is an essential process which deals with transfer of
data and information from one level to another in a business concern Glukhov, Ilin and
Levina, 2015. In addition of this, it is important for business organization to effectively
communicate with candidates like online sites and many more. By this, they provide them
information to applicants so that they effectively recruit skilled and talented workers. It is a
quite important process which ensures effective functionality of business. Managers of

Nestle will have to adopt effective communication strategies so as to guide and direct their
employees towards the achievement of a common goal. Also it will help in timely
completion of all assigned activities.
Risk: Risk is an essential element that is present in almost every business entity. It
also has a quite significant impact on overall functionality and growth of business. Every
business venture today some kind of a risk as without this element no business can operate
or be successful. Hence, in this context managers of Nestle will have to examine various
market conditions and also find out the risks associated with them. Risks can exist in almost
any form Hillary, 2017). In addition of this, when company operate at global level then they
required skilled and talented workforce who have knowledge about all the global activities
and market trends as well. In this, company face uncertainty related effective recruitment
and selection of talented workforce. Thus, company have to use appropriate method while
recruiting workers at workplace.
Resources: Resources are an integral part of every business venture and its existence
as well. These are important requirements that helps a business in timely completion of their
business processes and projects as well. Hence in relation to Nestle, it has been observed
that managers and owners hire experienced and skilled investigators after undertaking a
project. Various number of resources which a business concern employs are money, skilled
labour, money, tools and equipments etc. All these are quite important for a business.
P3 Produce a work breakdown structure and a Gantt chart.
Work Breakdown Structure for the Project

A work breakdown structure is an important tool which is used by operational
managers of a business concern. This helps them in breaking complex activities or processes
in to smaller sub units which can be easily accomplished by business concerns. It is a quite
important tool which helps in determining important factors such as overall costs, time
estimates and other requirements of a project. It is an easy process which makes activities
and tasks quite manageable. Also there is no specific field of this tool and can be applied in
almost every area (Huntington, 2018). Main aim behind using a work breakdown structure
is to identify key areas of a project where risk is associated. Also it provides a quite
ownership of owners and managers in a business concern.
Gantt chart
Gantt chart basically in a production control tool which was proposed by Henry L.
Gantt in the year 1917. This tool is considered by managers of a business concern in planing
and collaborating between various operational activities of a business. Also it helps in
checking graphical schedules which delivers a quite clear picture to managers about project
cycle as to how much it has been completed or how much is left. This proves to be quite

useful for researchers as well as it helps them in timely completion of research and
evaluating its key areas as well (Julien, 2018). By involving this tool managers can easily
track performance of their employees while a project is ongoing. Various activities are
included in gantt chart such as forming aims and objectives, data collection, selection of
topic as well.

GAP Analysis- This is a formal study of how a project is currently progressing and where it has
to reach. In this report, Nestle is a company that is expanding globally and hiring people from
different areas. This requires trainings and development program given to employees of this
company for enhancing their skills and knowledge. This report will show effcetiveness of
training and development programs in effective functioning of the company.
TASK 2
P4 Carry out small-scale research by applying qualitative and quantitative research methods.
Research methodology
Research is basically done so as to gain information and knowledge about new facts and
figures in any area. It helps in contributing in enhancement of knowledge base and also helps
researchers in lending them an alternative hypothesis (Kendrick, 2015). Whenever a research is
conduct in an appropriate and sound manner it proves a substantial tool for researchers to ensure
free and fair researcher about any given topic. Hence it is quite important that researchers choose
an appropriate method which is free from any kind of bias. There are basically two ways in
which research can be conducted i.e. qualitative and quantitative. Both these methods have
further been discussed as under:

Quantitative research: A quantitative research focusses more on statistical data
analysis and deals in numeric values. Here data and information are generally collected by
questionnaires, surveys and polling through online mediums as well. This helps in
examination of relationship between two different variable and also allows effective
predictions as well ( Roy and Fernandez, 2015). Quantitative research aims at providing
free and fair results over a given subject and also helps in collecting important data and
information within a specified time frame.
Qualitative research: Qualitative research focusses on behavioural aspects of an
individual which further promotes detailed study about a given topic. This is a type of
research tool which further includes thought process of individuals along with reasons
behind their thought process as well. This method helps in drawing inferences. Furthermore,
it is an important tool which helps in data collection as well as data analysis. Various ways
in which qualitative research can be undertaken include interviews, focus groups and
observation study as well.
Primary data: Primary data refers to first hand data or information that is collected for
conducting effective research. It proves quite useful in collecting data and information in
respect of a research topic. Data collected as per this type of medium is fresh and has not
been used in any previous researches (Difference Between Primary and Secondary Data.
2019). Also it provides a quite effective and appropriate information that is free from any
kind of bias. Sources of primary data include questionnaires, interviews, surveys,
observations etc. A disadvantage of this method is that it is relatively expensive as time
consuming as well.
Secondary data: This is a form of data collection that deals with already existing data and
information. This data is generally collected foe some other reasons or prior researches. It is
a comparatively time and cost effective mode of data collection which is comparatively
cheaper as compared to primary data (Nicholas and Steyn, 2017). Also there can be bias or
inappropriate data and information present in these data sources. Methods that can be used
for collecting secondary data involve newspapers, magazines, sales reports etc.
Data collection: Data collection refers to a process that helps in gathering or collecting
information which aims at answering problems that may arise in a research and also finding
solutions for them. In present context, researcher is considering a combination of both

primary as well as secondary sources for successful completion of a project. Collection
method is appropriate for data gathering as it will provide the researcher information about
completing this project in an effective manner. In the completion of this project data is
collected through questionnaire method. A survey is conducted for filling this questionnaire.
Questionnaire: Questionnaires refers to a set of questions that are present in a
printed form . It also provides a number of choices for conduction of surveys. It comes
under primary method of data collection which can be present in both qualitative as well as
quantitative form as well (Omri, Frikha and Bouraoui, 2015). It provides a quite reliable as
well as authentic data and information. A sampler size of 20 respondents have been chosen
in this report.
Sampling: It is consider as a process which used for selecting sample size from the
whole population. As it allow investigator to gather relevant and reliable data and information
towards the specific topic and area as well. Mainly, it includes different method random
sampling, stratified and cluster sampling. For this research, investigator use random sampling
method to select respondents from the whole population. By this, researcher select 20 sample
size from the large number of population.
Data analysis method: It is an effective method to analyse the data and information that
help in attaining positive and reliable results within the research. In this context, there are some
data analysis methods such as regression analysis, Chi square, percentage, thematic analysis and
many more. From these methods, researcher may use thematic analysis to analysis the data and
information.
Questionnaire
Q 1) Are you aware about the concept of globalisation in relation to effective training and
recruitment of employees?
a) Agree
b) Disagree
Q 2) How will globalisation impacts overall functionality of Nestle in context of
recruitment and selection as well?
a) Improvement in organisation reputation