Project Report: Evaluating Nestle's Recruitment in a Globalised Market

This report analyzes Nestle's recruitment strategies within the context of globalization. It begins by outlining project aims and objectives, followed by a detailed project management plan, including cost analysis, scope definition, and timelines. A work breakdown structure and Gantt chart are presented to illustrate project organization and scheduling. The report then explores research methodologies, differentiating between primary and secondary research, as well as quantitative and qualitative approaches. The analysis of research and data is provided, leading to recommendations for improving Nestle's recruitment processes at a global scale. Finally, the report concludes with a reflection on the research experience and its implications for the company's business enhancement.

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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......................................................................................4
P3 Produce a work breakdown structure and a Gantt chart........................................................6
TASK 2............................................................................................................................................8
P4 Research methodology...........................................................................................................8
TASK 3..........................................................................................................................................10
P5 Analyse research and data using appropriate tools and techniques.....................................10
P 6Recommendations of research results..................................................................................20
TASK 4..........................................................................................................................................20
P7 Reflection.............................................................................................................................20
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................20
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................22

INTRODUCTION
Globalisation is considered as the procedure through which business organisation
expands their business at international scale. Globalisation has not only raised benefits and
opportunities for companies but it has also provided additional career growth opportunity for
employees. Along with this, it has also improved standard of living of customers too as this
concept have provided variety of products to customers at cheaper rates. The present report is
based on Nestle, a large scale food and drink company which is headquartered in Switzerland.
The company is offering its products at international scale. In relation to case study, it has been
analysed that management team of Nestle have developed its policy which mainly deals in
training, remuneration, development and recruitment. The company is already having remarkable
presence in international market but it still wants to enhance its presence in more effective
manner by adopting effective recruitment methods through which best talent can be brought to
company (Crane and Matten, 2016). In this regard, aim and objectives are formulated on the
basis of provided case scenario. At further, project management plan will going to be discussed
along with its all elements. It will also discuss on work breakdown structure and Gantt chart. At
last, it cover information on recommendation which will be provided to company for improving
its profitability and reflection on overall experience of researcher.
TASK 1
P1 Devise project aims and objectives for a chosen scenario
Globalisation is seen as the integration of businesses, companies and people. This
integration provides business opportunities to business organisation and develops overall
business growth. It can be said that globalisation have also influenced recruitment strategy
and pattern of company which helps them bringing best talent to company at reasonable
salary. In this regard, it can be said that if business organisation fails to recruit right people
from international scale that it will proven as riskier factor as they will be affected
financially. It will also affect brand image of company at global level and also waste their
time. The concept also helps company in maximising its profitability (Den Hertog, Van der
and De Jong, 2010) In context to mentioned case study on Nestle, it has been analysed that
this company is placing its efforts on modifying its recruitment pattern in order to bring
fresh talent to company. The management team of this company believes that if company

has right employee placed on right position than it will be easier for them in enhancing its
profitability. In this regard, management team of Nestle have initiated recruitment policy
which includes training and development, recruitment on the job, strong leadership and off
job training etc. in order to improve capabilities and efficiency of employees.
Background of research
Nestle is food manufacturing company which was incorporated 1905. The company
is very large in size as its number of employees are around 308,000. Product range of
Nestle includes Maggie, Kit Kat, tea, dairy products, bottled water, confectionery, baby food
and medical food. Global presence across the world influences top management team of
company to focus on maintaining its brand image so that trust of customers can be
maintained on them. For this, it required by human resource department to use latest
recruitment method for hiring best talent in order to achieve organisational objectives.
It has been analysed that currently Nestle is facing issues related to recruitment methods at
international level (Eckerson, 2010). In this regard, for improving its recruitment and
selection method, top management team of this company have conducted effective research
for identifying best recruitment methods, training and remuneration in order to maximise
profits of NESTLE. With reference to this, researcher have formulated effective aim and
objective which will help NESTLE in maximising its profitability ratio in effective manner
within less period of time.
Research aim
The research aim for present study is “To determine how multinational companies
improve their recruitment, selection and training of their employees at global scale”
Research Objectives :
 To identify the concept of Globalisation.
 To analyse various methodologies of recruitment and selection at global level.
 To evaluate different ways, through which Nestle can modify their recruitment, training
and selection of organisational staff at global scale.
 To identify role of training, selection and recruitment of employees in the business
enhancement of Nestle.
Questions :
 What is the concept of Globalisation?

 What are the various methodologies of recruitment and selection at global level?
 What are different ways, through which Nestle can modify their recruitment, training and
selection of organisational staff at global scale?
 What is the role of training, selection and recruitment of employees in the business
enhancement of Nestle?
P2 Produce a project management plan
Project management refers to the term of formal documentation which helps the leaders
and managers to in order to implement the projects and gain long term profit in a effective
manner. Project management run with the different elements like scope, plan, risk, schedule,
size, cost, scope and communication factors. This system also determines the formal
document which consists several functions such as combining, developing, explaining all
process in an effective manner (Gebauer, Edvardsson, and Bjurko, 2010). In regards with
Nestle, their managers and leaders have to follow various strategies for making project
management plan. That helps to achieve the goal and also helpful for preparing the best
decision making process in order to select appropriate customers for particular job profile.
There are various key factors of project management which are following as under:
Cost: It refers to the amount of money that an organisation spends on the creation of
production of goods and services. Cost does not include in a mark-up for profit. In regards
with Nestle, their managers and leaders prepare the budget and spend money on making the
new project in an appropriate manner. According to this company's managers or leaders
select various techniques and tools have used through the budget. Therefore, the estimation
of budget is necessary for making a new project and it helps in maximising the company's
value in a effective way. That's why researcher fixed the cost of recruitment process that
will be approx. 6000 pounds and cost for the company will be 150000 pounds.
Scope: It is an very important term for every firm because scope has the opportunity
or possibilities to do and deal with something in a effective manner. According to this firms
can make effective strategies and techniques for enhance the productivity of an organisation.
Therefore, by this approach company can easily take decision in order to make a comparison
in between contract, programs or employment and also can provide benefits to its
employees.

Time: It is a crucial factor in the form of completion the project. From this approach time
takes three or six months for completing the project. Basically time is totally based on the
features and specifications of project. In context of Nestle, their managers can take around three
months to complete their project whereas, researcher takes 50 days in order to making a project.
Quality: It shows the experience which is taken by the consumers. In regards with
Nestle, their managers have good skill of recruiting and selecting in order to hire good
candidate for suitable job profile in the company (Incelli, 2013). It will helpful approach for
increasing company's productivity and market value in a dynamic competitive environment.
Mangers of Nestle are able to analyse the different role and task to its employees. In order to
hiring the best candidate in their organisation, they can choose internal or external
environment for develop the efficiency of an organisation.
Communication: It is the very effective key within the organisation which is used to
exchange of ideas and thoughts of individuals. As it is an effective tool so that it is helpful to
communicate with employees in easy way for providing suggestions or various ways of
production. In context of Nestle, it is very helpful approach which reduce the problems and
issues from the way of communication. Through adopting good communication managers of
Nestle are easily able to explain their strategies and plan beyond the work to their employees
in order to gain objectives and goals in an effective manner.
Risk: It is a chance and threat of damages liability, losses or any other negative
occurrence that is the reason of internal or external weakness. In regards with Nestle, their
managers have the risk like if data is collected through the team members then it can create
the negative outcome that means unauthentic research is conducted. That's why managers
have to follow business ethics otherwise it can also give the outcome in a negative way.
Company also focuses on social factor that impact on the industry in order to achieve the
aim in an appropriate manner (Jones and Lubinski, 2012).
Resource: These are very important part of every firm that are required to
completion a project in an effective manner. In regards with Nestle, their managers are
required to large workforce, unique technology and equipment’s in order to achieve goal in
competitive environment with the appropriate manner.

P3 Produce a work breakdown structure and a Gantt chart
Work breakdown Structure – Work breakdown structure is a hierarchical structure that
outlines project and breaks it down into smaller, and more manageable portions. This helps in
managing a large project easily and effectively. A work breaks down structure provides
framework about detailed cost estimation and providing guidance for schedule development and
control. WBS is not restricted to a specific field when it comes to application as, it can be applied
to any field. Work breakdown structure is created in a project as it helps in estimating cost, time
and risk, illustrate the project scope, and indicates the project milestones and control points. The
wok breakdown structure easily displays project details and status.
Gantt Chart: Gantt chart is a production control tool developed by Henry L. Gantt in
1917. this provides a graphical representation of a schedule which helps in planning,
coordinating and organising specific tasks of project. These charts help in assessing time
period to complete a project and resources required. Gantt chart is easily understandable and
can easily be constructed. This is an effective tool for project managers, CEO, general
managers and many more.

TASK 2
P4 Research methodology
Primary Research: It is a proprietary research, which means the data is collected
directly from the research are by the researcher. In the technically form they “ own” the data.
Primary research is comes with addressing a certain problems which is necessary for depth
analysis. In this research data is very much valuable than the other aspect. In the context of
organisation they need highly validated data to make good decisions ( Kankaanranta and
Planken, 2010). This research includes in various aspects like face to face interviews, online
surveys, focus on the group, observations.
Secondary Research: It is a research method that involves in using already existing data,
where existing data are collected to increase the overall efficiency or effectiveness of research.
Secondary research methods includes in data availability on the internet, government or non
government agencies, educational institutions and various commercial information sources like
newspapers, magazines, radio and T.V. In order to obtain data for secondary research.
Quantitative Research: It can be defined as the systematic investigation of
phenomenon by collecting quantifiable data and performing mathematical or computational
techniques. This research gathers information from potential or existing customers using
sampling method online surveys so on.
Qualitative Research: It is defined as market research that focuses on attaining data by
open-ended and conversational communication ( Lai and Ong, 2010). This method is not only
about “what” people think but also “why” they think so. This method are designed in effective
manner that they help behaviour of audience with reference on a specific topic. There are
different qualitative type of research like ethnographic research, content analysis, case study that
are mainly used in the research.
Sampling: It is the method in which researcher selects desired sample size from overall
population with the help of different sampling methods. Ion current study, investigator have used
random sampling method and chosen 30 repondents.
Questionnaire
Q1) Are you familiar about the conception of globalisation?

a) Agree
b) Disagree
Q2) Does globalisation helps in expanding business operations?
a) Yes
b) No
Q3) What are the major benefits of conducting training and development for employees at
Nestle?
a) Increase productivity
b) Attaining goals and objectives of organisation
c) Reduces Employee Turnover
Q4) What are the major challenges faced by Nestle while conducting training and development
activity for employees?
a) Time consuming method
b) Global workforce
c) Need huge Cost
Q5) According to your view does globalisation affects functions of Nestle in relation to
recruitment and selection process?
Yes
No
Q6) Does adopting new strategies by business helps in hiring skill and talented employees?
Yes
No
Q7) Does globalisation helps in providing employment opportunities to people ?
a) Agree

b) Disagree
Q8) According to your opinion does training and development activities helps in making
employees familiar with business operations?
a)Agree
b)Disagree
Q9) Provide recommendation by which firm can execute effective training and development for
employees in order to enhance their skills
TASK 3
P5 Analyse research and data using appropriate tools and techniques
Theme 1: Concept of Globalisation
Q1) Are you familiar about the conception of globalisation? Frequency
a) Agree 25
b) Disagree 5