Good Taste Limited is a growing fast-food chain store in Hong Kong. The company is very successful in Hong Kong and would like to expand their business into other countries soon.
You are the Consultant for the Board of Directors, and has asked you to advise them on the concept of ‘Globalisation’ and the challenges this creates for global businesses trying to enter new markets.
You are required to investigate and explain the key factors that drive globalisation as well as the key challenges this creates when operating globally. This will be presented by using a PESTEL analysis to guide you and show analysis of cultural, economic, political and social dimensions.
Besides, you need to evaluate the impact that globalisation has on organisational structures, cultures and functions.
As part of your research you have to investigate how globalisation affects decision making and strategy within a global business. This will require that you consider theory (McKinsey’s 7S model, Hofstede’s Dimensions of Culture etc) and factors that influence structures, culture and organisational functions in the given business.
You should relate to the given organisation and demonstrate how their strategy and decisions have been influenced by the factors you have discussed.
The presentation should include the following:
1. An introduction to the concept of globalisation.
2. An explanation on the driving factors of globalisation.
3. Complete and present a PESTEL analysis of the organisation.
4. Explain the challenges of globalisation and the strategic challenges this represents for the organisation.
5. Provide recommendations on how to overcome these challenges.
6. An explanation of the structure, culture and governance of the organisation. Applying McKinsey’s 7S or similar model and checklist to illustrate an overview of the organisation.
7. An evaluation of how the above has been influenced by global operations and how the organisation has adapted to operating in a global market. Applying Hofstede’s Dimensions of Culture to demonstrate how the organisation has been influenced.
8. Assess how these factors have affected decision making in a global context.
9. Assess which strategic expansion routes the organisation took and analyse both advantages and disadvantages.
Prepare a proposal for the CEO to advise the board of directors.