Managing a Successful Business Project: Nestle's HRM Strategies Report

This report examines Nestle's recruitment, selection, and training methods to meet international requirements. It includes a project management plan, work breakdown structure (WBS), and Gantt chart. The research employs both qualitative and quantitative methods, analyzing data to assess current procedures and identify areas for improvement. The study explores the impact of globalization on HRM, including the need for diversified workforces and improved training programs. The report presents findings on how changes in recruitment and training processes have improved employee skills and productivity, with recommendations for strategies that can be implemented by companies at a global level. The study uses a deductive approach, sampling 20 employees and gathering primary data through questionnaires to provide insights into Nestle's HRM practices. The report concludes with a reflection on the value of undertaking research to meet the stated objectives.

Unit 6 – Managing a Successful
Business Project

Table of Contents
LO 1.................................................................................................................................................1
P1 Project aims and objectives....................................................................................................1
P2 Project management plan that covers various aspects............................................................2
P3 Produce WBS and Gantt chart................................................................................................2
LO 2.................................................................................................................................................4
P4 Small research by using qualitative and quantitative method................................................4
P5 Description on research and data using appropriate tools and techniques.............................6
P6 Communicate appropriate recommendation as result of research and data analysis...........16
P7 Reflection on value of undertaking research to meet stated objectives................................16
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................18

Title – How MNC’s improve the recruitment, selection and training to meet International
requirements.
LO 1
P1 Project aims and objectives
Globalisation defined as integration and interaction among the people, firms and legal
authorities of differed nations (Globalization Benefits and Challenges, 2019.). This is defined as
growing and expanding, business services and also helps to bring longer productivity and
profitability. Additionally, it defined as globalized countries that have lower increment in
government outlays and taxes and this leads to lower level of corruption. Employees are the
main pillars of an organisation. This is because they perform activities and attain goals and
objectives.
Also, diversified workforce works in an organisation. They belong to different caste,
creed, colour, etc. Besides this, it is necessary to recruit right person at right place. This is
possible when selection and recruitment procedure is effective (Beck 2018). Moreover, training
should be also given efficiently to employees so that they are able to learn and gain skills and
knowledge. In present context with change in policies and laws there has been a great impact on
organisational culture. Alongside it, with expansion of companies in different countries there is
change in their needs. It has forced businesses to make improvements in their selection methods.
However, there is change in training as well. It is because of technological advancement.
Now, companies are able to recruit more qualified candidate easily. It has enabled in
developing diversified work force. Furthermore, it has to be ensured that employees are not
harassed. Firms have to follow beliefs, ethics, etc. of different religion, culture, it has become
essential to develop people so that there is proper HRM. The proper following of selection and
recruitment method restricts any discrimination.
Aim- To access the improvements required in recruitment, selection and training methods for
employees at global level. A study on Nestle.
Objective
 To assess current procedure of recruitment, selection and training of employees
 To identify measure to improve recruitment, selection and training methods within
Nestle.
 To recommend strategies that can be implemented by companies at global level.
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Research question
 What are the current methods of recruitment, selection and training of employees?
 What changes drive firms to improve their methods?
 What strategies can be implemented by Nestle to meet their international needs?
P2 Project management plan that covers various aspects
In order to conduct research, there are different components required. So, on basis of it
resources are allocated (Pieterse, 2018). Also, scholar gets an insight about it and study is
conducted in smooth way. The components are described below: -
Cost – this is an essential component that enables in allocation of resources. Cost is required to
travel, stationary items, etc. increase in cost also results in increasing time of study. For this
research total cost required will be approx £100.
Time –It is also crucial element as it provides an estimation of time in which research will be
completed. The schedule is developed, and roles are assigned (Pieterse, 2019). The present
research will be completed within 7 weeks.
Scope – this study will show what strategies and measures can be followed in recruiting and
selecting candidates. Also, what policies can be formed and implemented in it and how needs are
fulfilled.
Quality – It is necessary for researcher to maintain quality of data so that effective outcomes are
generated. Also, it helps in securing of data and information. So, the quality of data will be
maintained by setting standards.
Communication – An effective communication is required to conduct study. For this e mail will
be used in formal communication (Papastergiadis, 2018)
Risk – The risk assessment will be conducted to identify risk. Then, accordingly proper
measures will be taken to mitigate it.
Resources- There are some resources required like human resource, software, server, etc. in
research. Thus, better and efficient resources aid to bring systematic working within the
enterprise.
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P3 Produce WBS and Gantt chart
Work breakdown structure- This is defined as key project variable that work as to
organize the team work into the manageable sections. Thus, its defined in following manner are
as-
Figure 1: Work breakdown structure
Activity 1 to 2
Week
2 to 3
Week
3 to 5
Week
5 to 6
Week
6 to 7 Week
Identify
research topic
Review of
Literature
Drafting
Methodologie
s
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Complete
Proposal
Designing
questionnaire
Collection of
data
Analyzing
data and
interpretation
Discussion
and
Conclusion
Submission
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LO 2
P4 Small research by using qualitative and quantitative method
To conduct a research there are different methods used. It helps in gathering relevant data
and attaining aims and objectives. Research methodology provides a framework of various
method used. They are discussed as follows –:
Research philosophy: It is the framework of entire research. It shows how overall study is been
conducted and purpose of research (Crane, Kawashima and Kawasaki, 2016). There are different
philosophies available that can be used such as positivism, interpretivism, realism, etc.
Pragmatism uses concepts to develop knowledge about it. However, in interpretivism
quantitative data is evaluated which is based on topic. Positivism philosophy is used to find out
how MNC are working at glob level to fulfill their needs.
Research design: It is comprised of various components. It is a strategy implemented by scholar
to integrate different elements of research in valid and articulate method (Smith, 2018).
Exploratory, descriptive, etc. are different design. It depends on scholar willingness that which
design is to be used. Descriptive design is used to as it will enable in analysing in depth about
how MNC are capable of meeting their needs at global level.
Research type: - It depends on nature of study and there are two types of it that is qualitative
and quantitative. In qualitative in-depth study is done to get more knowledge and information of
topic. It is used to collect theoretical data by analyzing opinions, views, etc. of other authors
whereas in quantitative facts and figures are analyzed and evaluated (Crane, Kawashima and
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Kawasaki, 2016). The study is based on both qualitative and quantitative type. It will help in
finding out recruitment, selection and training requirements are met by MNC’s, what methods
are followed, etc.
Research approach: it is the plan and procedure that show how data is gathered and interpreted.
This is useful in proceeding in systematic way. There are three approached used like deductive,
abductive and inductive (Rodrik, 2018). The hypothesis that involves research question is known
as deductive one. The inductive uses theories that are based on observations. At last in abductive
empirical phenomena is applied. The current study will use deductive approach. This will help in
evaluating needs of MNC in context to various aspects.
Sampling: the data is gathered by dividing population on certain basis. It is known as sampling.
In these various techniques are there that helps in selecting samples on some criteria. They are
probability and non-probability. These techniques are further divided into some more like
cluster, snowball, etc. Here, random sampling method is used, and sample size is 20 employees.
Data collection: the data collected should be precise and relevant. It is because outcomes are
based on it. Also, it authentic data gathered helps in providing answer of research question in
effective way (Cvetkovich, 2018). Generally, there are two normal methods that are primary and
secondary. The data gathered for first time is primary data. For this interview, survey, etc. is
done whereas in secondary past data is gathered from journals, etc. in present study, both
methods are been applied. Here, primary data is gathered through questionnaire.
Data analysis- It is technique or method that is used to interpret data to obtain useful and
relevant information. It is necessary to analyze data appropriately so that outcomes are produced,
and goals are attained. Besides this, scholar must possess knowledge about different tools that
are used in data analysis. For present research, data analysis will be done by using thematic
analysis method. Hence, in this report both methods have been undertaken as qualitative as well
quantitative.
Ethics– There are several ethical considerations that must be followed. In this first security and
privacy of data must be maintained. It should be stored in database and not shared with other.
Also, dignity and respect of participants must not be hurt. Their written consent should be taken
in order to take open views and opinions of them (Samiee, 2019).
P5 Description on research and data using appropriate tools and techniques.
Theme 1: yes, recruitment of diversified employees has improved productivity in Nestle
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1. Do you think that
recruitment of
diversified employees
has improved
productivity in Nestle? Frequency %
Yes 14 70.00%
No 4 20.00%
May be 2 10.00%
Total 20 100.00%
Interpretation- Based on the above report it can be interpreted that Nestle is able to recruit
people with varied skills and knowledge. From the data it can be stated that 14 stated yes, 4
participants stated no and 2 are not sure of it. Thus, change in recruitment method has highly
improved the performance of Nestle. By this company is able to hire diversified people. So, it
has enabled in brining creativity at workplace.
Theme 2 yes, change in training process has resulted in improving skills of employees
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2.Do you think that change in
training process has resulted in
improving skills of employees?
Frequency %
Yes 15 75.00%
No 4 20.00%
May be 1 5.00%
Total 20 100.00%
Interpretation- Based on the above report it can be concluded that with expansion Nestle
training process has changed. By interpreting questionnaire, it can be analyzed that out of 20
participants, 17 said yes, 2 said no and 1 is not sure about it. Therefore, it can be evaluated that
employees are trained with different methods. Through this, their skills are enhanced, and they
are able to work in efficient way. It has led to attaining goals and objectives in specified time.
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N Valid 20 20 20 20 20
Missing 0 0 0 0 0
Mean 1.7500 2.1500 2.1500 2.6500 2.1000
Median 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000 2.5000 1.0000
Mode 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Std. Deviation 1.16416 1.66307 1.56525 1.53125 1.51831
Variance 1.355 2.766 2.450 2.345 2.305
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N Valid 20 20 20
Missing 0 0 0
Mean 1.9500 1.8000 2.1500
Median 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000
Mode 1.00 1.00 1.00
Std. Deviation 1.43178 1.15166 1.56525
Variance 2.050 1.326 2.450
Theme 3: globalisation enabled in providing training with different methods in Nestle
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