INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
INTRODUCTION ABOUT GLOBALIZATION
BUILDING GLOBAL COMPANIES GLOBAL MANAGERS
Globalization
WHAT IS GLOBALIZATION?
The trend toward countries joining together economically, Education Society Politics and Viewing themselves not only through their national identity but also as part of the world as a whole.
NEED FOR GLOBALIZATION
Technology in developing countries.
It has benefited women and childrens rights.
EXAMPLE: Uganda has the world's youngest population, according to a 2008 World Bank report. It also has the highest youth (ages 15-24) unemployment rate: 83 percent. Uganda Rural Development Programme / World Bank
It raises life expectancy.
It is reducing poverty worldwide.
It promotes world peace.
IMPACT OF GLOBALIZATION
COMMUNICATION TRANSPORTATION TRADE LIBERALISATION
IMPORTANCE AND NEED
Global Marketing / Advertising Outsourcing
PROS
Pros Of Globalization With globalization, there is a global market for companies to trade their products & a wider range of options for people, to choose from among the products of different nations. Developing countries benefit a lot from globalization, as there is a sound flow of money and thus, a decrease in the currency difference. To meet the increasing demands that follow globalization, there is an increase in the production sector. This gives loads of options to the manufacturers as well. Competition keeps prices relatively low, and as a result, inflation is less likely to occur.
CONTD
The focus is diverted and segregated among all the nations. No country remains the single power head; instead there are compartmentalized power sectors. The decisions at higher levels are meant for the people at large. Communication among the countries is on the rise, which allows for better understanding and broader vision. As communication increases amongst two countries, there is interchange of cultures as well. We get to know more about the other's cultural preferences. As we feed to each other's financial needs, the ecological imbalance is also met . Governments of countries show concern about each other.
CONS
Globalization is causing Europeans to lose their jobs as work is being outsourced to the Asian countries. The cost of labor in the Asian countries is low as compared to other countries. The high rate of profit for the companies, in Asia, has resulted in a pressure on the employed Europeans, who are always under the threat of the business being outsourced. Companies are opening their counterparts in other countries. This results in transferring the quality of their product to other countries, thereby increasing the chances of depreciation in terms of quality.
CONTD
There are experts who believe that globalization is the cause for the invasion of communicable diseases and social degeneration in countries. The threat that the corporate would rule the world is on high, as there is a lot of money invested by them. It is often argued that poor countries are exploited by the richer countries where the work force is taken advantage of and low wages are implemented.
ADVANTAGES & DISADVANTAGES OF GLOBALIZATION
Advantages Increased free trade between nations
Disadvantages Increased flow of skilled and non-skilled jobs from developed to developing nations as corporations seek out the cheapest labor Increased likelihood of economic disruptions in one nation effecting all nations Corporate influence of nation-states far exceeds that of civil society organizations and average individuals Threat that control of world media by a handful of corporations will limit cultural expression Greater chance of reactions for globalization being violent in an attempt to preserve cultural heritage
Increased liquidity of capital allowing investors in developed nations to invest in developing nations Corporations have greater flexibility to operate across borders Global mass media ties the world together Increased flow of communications allows vital information to be shared between individuals and corporations around the world
Advantages
Greater ease and speed of transportation for goods and people Reduction of cultural barriers increases the global village effect Spread of democratic ideals to developed nations Reduction of likelihood of war between developed nations
Disadvantages
Greater risk of diseases being transported unintentionally between nations Spread of a materialistic lifestyle and attitude that sees consumption as the path to prosperity International bodies like the World Trade Organization infringe on national and individual sovereignty Increase in the chances of civil war within developing countries and open war between developing countries as they vie for resources
Increases in environmental protection in developed nations
Decreases in environmental integrity as polluting corporations take advantage of weak regulatory rules in developing countries
CHALLENGES
Productivity: Productivity is improved by producing in countries where production is most efficient. However, this often means workers in one country lose jobs as their work moves to more efficient locations. Consumers: Consumers benefit from a wider array of competitively priced goods. However, they have less control over supplies coming from abroad than over goods produced domestically. Employment: Employment may increase as economic growth and specialization take hold. However, domestic employment fluctuates according to foreign conditions (such as economic crises elsewhere that reduce demand for employment domestically). The Environment: As global consumption increases due to globalization, more natural resources deplete. Differing environmental standards across countries create opportunities for businesses to exploit resources in countries with the least amount of environmental protection regulation.
Monetary and Fiscal Conditions: As money moves more freely, it is better able to seek out the best investment opportunities on a global scale. However, governments have less control over the inflow and outflow of funds. Furthermore, capital seems to be flowing more freely to countries with lower tax rates and less regulatory restrictions, putting additional pressures on national fiscal and monetary policies. Sovereignty: Globalization may undermine national sovereignty in two ways: First, contact with other countries creates more cultural borrowing and may dilute a country's cultural uniqueness. Second, countries are concerned that important decisions may be made abroad by foreign owners of domestically located firms.
IMPACT
Indias growth rate in the 1970s was very low at 3% and GDP growth in countries like Brazil, Indonesia, Korea, and Mexico was more than twice that of India. Though Indias average annual growth rate almost doubled in the eighties to 5.9%, it was still lower than the growth rate in China, Korea and Indonesia. The pick up in GDP growth has helped improve Indias global position. Indias position in the global economy has improved from the 8th position in 1991 to 4th place in 2001; when GDP is calculated on a purchasing power parity basis.
During 1991-92 the first year of Raos reforms program, The Indian economy grew by 0.9%only. However the GDP growth accelerated to 5.3 % in 1992-93, and 6.2% 1993- 94. A growth rate of above 8% was an achievement by the Indian economy during the year 2003-04.
India is ranked 18th among the worlds leading exporters of services with a share of 1.3% in world exports Indias GDP growth rate can be seen from the following graph since independence
INDIAs GDP Growth Rate
PESTLE Analysis
BUILDING GLOBAL COMPANIES
Political factors
Stability of the government
Type of government
- Democratic - Theocracy (religious) - monarchy ( kingdom)
Control structure
Canada, USA ( decentralized province) Japan, France( centralized)
Govt take over of asset(with or without permission) Operational restriction Remittance/ Repatriation restrictions
Government policies
Opposition parties, pressure groups, external
linkages
Economic factors
Economic system ( open / mixed)
Economic development
Standard of living( per capita income)
Sectorial share in GDP
Foreign Exchange reserves
Economic indicators( inflation rate, BOP)
Socio cultural factors
values Behavioral attributes Socio cultural environment Demographic factors attitudes
Population growth
Age , sex distribution
Geographic spread
Technological factors
Differentiation strategy
Competitive advantage
Legal factors
Home country laws
Host country laws
International laws
UN resolutions, Patents & Trademark protection & piracy laws, GATT, codes of conduct
Entry strategy for global companies
Exporting ( Direct or Indirect) Licensing Franchising Contract manufacturing/ International subcontracting Strategic Alliance Joint ventures Wholly owned subsidiary Mergers & Acquisition
TOYOTA
Kiichiro Toyoda, founder of TMC, 1929 From starting, eye on global competition Use of cultural practices in business Taiichi ohno , founder of TPS
Customer 1st, dealer 2nd, manufacturer 3rd
Elimination of 3 Ms
MURI
( Overburdening
MURA (unevenness)
MUDA
(Waste)
Higher Levels of Inventory Hides Problems
JIT
Bad Design Lengthy Setups Inefficient Layout Poor Quality Machine Breakdown Unreliable Supplier
Lower Levels Of Inventory To Expose Problems
Bad Design Lengthy Setups Inefficient Layout Poor Quality Machine Breakdown Unreliable Supplier
5 Why investigation process
Level of problem There is a puddle of oil on the shop floor WHY? Because the machine is leaking oil Because the gasket has deteriorated Because we bought gasket made of inferior material Because we got the good deal on those gaskets Because the purchasing agent gets evaluated on short term cost savings Corresponding level of countermeasure Clean up the oil Fix the machine Replace the gasket Change gasket specification Change purchasing policies Change the evaluation policy for purchasing agents
WHY?
WHY?
WHY?
WHY?
5 Ss
SEIRI
Clear out rarely used items by red tagging
SHITSUKE
Use regular management audit to stay discipline
SEITON
Organize & label a place for everything
SEIKETSU
Create rules to sustain the first 3 Ss
SEISO
Clean it
4 principle categories
Problem solving
Kaizen
People & Partners
Respect, Challenge & Grow
Process ( eliminate waste)
Philosophy (Long term thinking)
Toyotas Global Marketing
Product research : - 2 time visit to ford plant - Design requirements Genchi genbutsu ( go look, go see)
- Customized product ( Toyota sienna for North America)
Place or Distribution research : - Trust in minds of supplier ( Be slow in choosing a person and much slower in loosing that person) - Few but Big supplier(JIT) - Cross Docking
Toyotas Global HR functions
3 stage process of selection
- Written application process
- Attending Job fair
- 3 one hr. interviews
Motivational strategies
Internal motivation theories
Theory Maslows need hierarchy Theory Concept Satisfy lower level needs & move employees up the hierarchy toward self actualization Toyota Approach Job security, good pay , safe working conditions satisfy lower level needs. Culture of continuous improvement supports growth towards self actualization 5S, visual management, HR policies address hygiene factors. Kaizen, job rotation, and built in feedback support motivators.
Herzbergs Job Enrichment Theory
Eliminate dissatisfiers ( hygiene factors) and design work to create positive satisfiers ( motivators)
External motivation theories ( splashy reward system)
Myth Vs Reality of TPS
Myth What TPS is not A tangible recipe for success A management project or program A set of tools for implementation A system for production floor only Reality What TPS is A consistent way of thinking A total management philosophy Focus on total customer satisfaction Quality built in process
Implementable in short or mid term period
A never ending search for a better way
Crisis handling
1948 1977
McDonalds Corporation
Emblem of Globalization Worlds Largest Chain of Fast Food Restaurants Serves Nearly 47 million Customers Daily 119 Countries & Territories
31,000 Restaurants & 1.5 m Employees
Hamburgers, Cheeseburgers, Chicken Products, French Fries, Breakfast items, Soft drinks, Milkshakes & Desserts
Types of Restaurant
Drive-Thru, Auto-Mac, Pay and Drive, or McDrive Solid Gold McDonald's
McCaf
McExpress McStop
First Mcdonalds Restaurant
On May 15th 1940, San Bernardino, California. Menu of 25 Items (mostly Barbeque) 20 Employees
Popular and highly profitable teen hangout
1948: Innovative Speedee Service System Only Hamburgers, Milkshakes & French fries Introduced Speedee as their mascot
1953: Franchised restaurant in Arizona & Michigan 1954: Mr Ray Kroc proposed to Franchise Mcdonalds outside Arizona & Michigan
1955: Mcdonalds Systems Inc Legal Structure of planned franchises
1958: 100 millionth Hamburger 1959: 100th Mcdonalds Restaurant & Billboard Advertising 1960: Renamed as Mcdonalds Corporation 1963: 500th Mcdonalds Restaurant, Introduced Ronald as their new Mascot
1967: First restaurant outside US
1970-1980
U.S. Virgin Islands Japan (5000th) Puerto Rico Netherlands Guam Panama
Germany (Beer)
El Salvador England New Zealand
Australia
Sweden Hong Kong Switzerland
France
Guatemala Bahamas Ireland
Austria Singapore
Belgium
Brazil
1981-1990
Spain Malaysia Andorra Thailand Venezuela Cuba Maca Denmark Norway Wales Aruba Italy Turkey Scotland Philippines Taiwan Finland Luxembourg Mexico Argentina Yugoslavia
South Korea
China
Hungary
Chile
Soviet Union
1991-1995
Indonesia Greece Czechoslovakia Portugal Uruguay Guadeloupe Northern Ireland Martinique Poland
Monaco
Northern Marianas Slovenia Kuwait Egypt Latvia Romania Slovakia
Brunei
Iceland Saudi Arabia New Caledonia Bulgaria United Arab Emirates Malta South Africa
Morocco
Israel Botswana Oman Bahrain Estonia Colombia Honduras
Qatar
Saint Martin
1996-2008
Croatia Liechtenstein India Western Samoa Lithuania Peru Fiji Islands Cyprus Jordan
Paraguay
Belarus (100th Country) Republic of Macedonia Isle of Man Nicaragua Sri Lanka Gibraltar American Samoa
Dominican Republic
Ukraine Ecuador Suriname Lebanon Georgia Azerbaijan Mauritius
French Polynesia
Yemen Runion Moldova Pakistan San Marino French Guiana Kazakhstan
Montenegro
Algeria
Business Model
Earns Revenue as an Investor in Properties Only 15% of the restaurants are operated by the company itself UK Business model is different One out of eight workers in the U.S. has been Employed with Mcdonalds
Break-up of Outlets (2008)
Type of Outlet Company operated Conventional Franchises Developmental Licenses Foreign Affiliated Markets TOTAL No. Of Outlets 6,502 18,402 2,926 4,137 31,967
Controversies
Often a Target of Criticism for its Menu The McLibel Trial, also known as McDonald's Restaurants v Morris & Steel In 2001, Eric Schlosser's book Fast Food Nation included criticism of the business practices of McDonald's In 2002, misrepresention of French fries as vegetarian Morgan Spurlock's 2004 documentary film Super Size Me Soya supplied by agricultural giant Cargill
PEPSICO
Product Range
Financial Highlights
Global Centers
History
PepsiCo is a world leader in convenient snacks, foods and beverages. Revenues of more than $39 billion . Over 185,000 employees. PepsiCo entered India in 1989.
PEPSI
Brand Ambassador
X - Global Ambassador
Market share of Soft drinks
Global Marketing Strategies :
-Slim Cans to build personal connections.
Pepsi New Logo
PEPSI vs COKE
Never ending war
PEPSI PESTICIDE CASE (Ethical?)
News Release
PepsiCo Reaches Merger Agreements with Pepsi Bottling Group and PepsiAmericas.(4th Aug 2009)
- Fully-Integrated System
- Strategically Transform North American Beverage Business
GLOBAL MANAGERS
Managers global vision is shaped by several factors
Global mindset "Think Local Act Global". Adaptation to local conditions
External forces which drive global mindset
Leadership View of the world Administrative Heritage Organizational Structure Industry forces
Global Managers thought process
Multicultural approach to reflect global operations Shift of focus on "soft tools" - Vision, process and people to achieve objectives Collaboration with a network of vendors, partners & customers Recruitment from global talent pool - to get best set of people Global transfer of human resources - global learning/training process Creating a learning Organization Focus on big picture - respond rapidly to global business environment changes.
Roles of a Global Manager
Select & Implement Foreign Market Entry
Select Countries, Mode of Entry etc
Perform Local Marketing Abroad
Promote Products and Services Conduct Market Research Manage Advertising Campaign
Manage Global Operations
Skills of Global Manager
Skills Foreign Entry Local marketing Global Management
Market Analysis
Market Research Barriers to Entry
Local Customer Behavior Local Market Research
Global Segmentation, Targeting, Positioning Global Marketing Strategy
Strategy
Modes of Entry Local Marketing Expansion Paths Strategy Finding the right Agent Marketing in New Countries
Implement & Execution
Meeting Goals, Motivating & E-Commerce
Culture & Managerial Skills
Successful mangers tend to be good at acceptable behaviors and avoid unacceptable behaviors Lessens from past managerial experience in other countries has little value in other cultures. Success & Failures in the past will be repeated elsewhere, before learning the local implications
Managerial Styles
Cultures tend to generate different managerial styles. Management styles is heavily influenced by home country culture.
Japan High Context culture influences mangers to read body language while in US, a low context culture tends to ignore body language
Managers are usually inadequately trained to handle different cultures.
Time, Money pressure compromise training.
Cultural Dilemmas
Managers face cultural dilemmas due to differences in cultures
Universalism Vs Particularism : Doing the right thing or doing things right? Individualism Vs Collectivism in decision making Neutral Vs Emotional Specific Vs General : Is it just business or the whole person, individual or the entire firm Attitudes towards Time Attitudes towards Environment
Jack" Welch, Jr.
Born November 19, 1935 is the former Chairmen and CEO of General Electrics between 1981 and 2001. Graduating in 1957 with a Bachelor of science degree in chemical engineering. Welch went on to receive his M.S and Ph.D at the University of Llinois at Urbana Champaign in 1960.
Welch joined General Electric in 1960. He worked as a junior engineer in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, at a salary of $10,500 annually.
Welch was named a vice president of GE in 1972. He moved up the ranks to become senior vice president in 1977 and vice chairman in 1979. Welch became GE's youngest chairman and CEO in 1981
Welch strategies
Welch worked to eradicate inefficiency by trimming inventories and dismantling the bureaucracy that had almost led him to leave GE in the past. Each year, Welch would fire the bottom 10% of his managers. He would reward those in the top 20% with bonuses and stock options. He is also known for destroying the nine-layer management hierarchy and bringing a sense of informality to the company.
Delegating far greater authority to empowered employees.
Welch adopted Motorola's Six Sigma quality program in late 1995. Welch launched the effort in late 1995 with 200 projects and intensive training programs
INDIAN MANAGERS
The steel tycoon, Lakshmi Mittal
Achievement: World's largest steel maker, he is among the world's richest person and richest person in the UK with personal wealth of US$19.3 billion
The steel tycoon, Lakshmi Mittal
Founder of Mittal Steel Chairman and CEO of ArcelorMittal. Member of the Foreign Investment Council in Kazakhstan, International Investment Council in South Africa. Member of the World Economic Forums International Business Council.
Introduction
Born: June 15, 1950. Commerce graduate from St. Xaviers in Kolkata. He split from his father and two younger brothers in 1994 and took the international arm. Lakshmi Mittal is married with two children Aditya Mittal and Vanisha Mittal.
Success Story
Began his career working in the family's steelmaking business in India. In 1976, Mittal founded Mittal Steel Company 1989: Acquisition of Iron & Steel Company of Trinidad & Tobago. In 1994, he set out to establish its international division buying of a rundown plant in Indonesia. Purchased of International Steel Group for $4.5 billion .
Success Story contd.
2003: He acquired the Kensington mansion, said to be the world's most expensive home, from Formula One racing's Bernie Ecclestone for 70 million ($128 million). 2005: Investment of $9 billion in Jharkhand, India announced. 2006: Merger between Mittal Steel and Arcelor. 2006: Investment for 12 million tonnes capacity steel plant announced in Orissa, India.
Success Story contd.
Today, Mittal Steel is global steel producer in the world with operations on 14 countries, spanning 4 continents. Mittal holds steel assets in South Africa, Poland, Indonesia, and Kazakhstan, Romania, Bosnia Herzegovina, Ukraine and other nations.
Mittal merger Arcelor
One of the most controversial business deals ever- the acquisition of Arcelor Steel by Mittal Steel led to the creation of Arcelor-Mittal, the largest steel maker in the world.
Mittal Steel Company N.V. was formed by the merger of
LNM holdings & ISPAT International
International Steel Group Inc.
CEO Lakshmi Mittals family owned 88% of the company and its headquarter was in Rotterdam, Netherlands . The company was the worlds largest steel producer by volume and also the largest in turnover and is now a part of ArcelorMittal. Steel, Flat Steel products, Coated Steel, Tubes and Pipes.
L.N. Mittal
Arcelor was created through the merger of Arbed (Luxembourg) Aceralia (Spain)
Usinor (France)
Merger was launched on 19 February 2001. Choice of Arcelor name was anounced on 12 December 2001. It was a major player in all its main markets: automotive, construction, metal processing, etc. Guy Dolle was the CEO of Arcelor and its headquarter was in Luxembourg city.
Guy Dolle
The big deal
In January 2006, Mittal Steel launched a $22.7 billion offer to Arcelors shareholders. The deal was split between Mittal Shares (75 percent) and cash (25 percent) .
Under the offer, Arcelor shareholders would have received 4 Mittal Steel shares and 35 euros for every 5 Arcelor shares they held .
End result- the final deal On 25th June, 2006 the deal finally clinched when the shareholders of Arcelor agreed to Mittal Steels offer. Mittal had to considerably sweeten the initial offer-by raising its valuation of Arcelor to $32.9 billion. The Mittal family holds 43 percent of the combined group. The combined company holds 10 percent of the global market for steel.
Criticism and allegations
Slave-labour allegations.
Controversial self-bonus.
Environmental damage.
Awards & Recognition
Laxmi Mittal has achieved several awards and accolades for his contribution to the steel manufacturing industry :
'Steelmaker of the Year' in the year 1996 by New Steel in the USA . 'European Businessman of the Year 2004' by Fortune magazine. 'Willy Korf Steel Vision Award' in the year 1998. 'Business Person of 2006' by the Sunday Times. 'International Newsmaker of the Year 2006' by Time Magazine. 'Person of the Year 2006' by the Financial Times. Padma Vibhushan Award in 2008.
Strengths of Indian Managers
Analytical skills. Resilience. Adaptability to unknown terrain. Good interpersonal skills. Trustworthy. Can work in complex and diverse scenarios. Willingness to learn. Job knowledge.
Areas of Improvement
Open-mindedness, ability to build juniors. Vision, values, strategic thinking, decision making skills, risk taking. Learning orientation, self renewal efforts, cross cultural sensitivity.
Which industries are looking for Indian Managers?
Information Technology Consulting Investment Banking
What do they command in the global market?
30% of IIM A students (2007 batch) accepted offers from abroad. Packages were as high as $225,000 to $300,000 per annum. Average entry-level salary stood at $115,300
RATAN TATA
At home in the world
Anchored in India and committed to its traditional values of leadership with trust, the Tata group is spreading its footprint globally through excellence and innovation.
Introduction
Born on December 28, 1937.
Graduated
with
degree
in
Architecture
and
Structural Engineering from Cornell University. Also completed advanced management programme
at Harvard Business School.
Appointed the Director-in-Charge of The National Radio & Electronics Company Limited (Nelco) in
1971.
Became the Chairman of Tata Industries in 1981. Took over as Tata Group Chairman in 1991.
Tata Chemicals Tata Power Tata international Tata Steel Tata Tea Tata Motors Tata Consultancy Services Rallis Indian Hotels Tata Finance Tata InfoTech Voltas Tata Interactive Systems
Titan Tata Share Registry Tata Fin AMEX Tata Home Finance Tata Technologies Tata Refractories TAYO Rolls Tata Coffee Telcon Tata Services Tata SSL TRF Trent TACO
TQMS TSMG Tata Industries TAL Automation NELCO Tata Tele Services
Tata Auto plastics Tata Johnson Controls Tata Interactive Systems TCE Consulting Engrs. Tata Investment Corpn TECS TFS
Personality
Very dignified. Ethical. Dependable. Believes in keeping promises. Loyal and believes in relationships. Questioning the unquestionable.
Risk taker not a speculator.
Exemplary leadership qualities and a tremendous motivator.
Managerial roles
Figure head. Entrepreneur. Resource allocator role. Disturbance handler.
Ratan Tata - Going Global
1998: Tata Motors came up with Tata Indica, the first truly Indian car. 2000: Tata Tea acquired the Tetley group of the UK for pounds 271 million ($435 million) the biggest acquisition in the history of Indian Companies. 2003: Stepped down from executive position.
Bought the truck unit of South Koreas Daewoo Motors. A stake in one of Indonesia's biggest coal mines, and steel mills in Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam
Ratan Tata - Going Global
2004: Takeover of Tony hotels including New York's Pierre, the Ritz-Carlton in Boston, and San Francisco's Camden Place. Purchase of Tyco International's undersea telecom cables.
2007: Tata Sons successfully acquired Corus Group for an estimated 6.7 billion. A defining moment for Tata Steel Tata said
The man and his dream machine
Year 2008:
A promise is a promise
A mini 4-seater priced, as promised five years ago, at Rs 1,00,000 (dealer price)
March 2008: Tata Motors under Ratan Tata bought over Jaguar & Land Rover from Ford Motor Company. The icons of British Luxury, Jaguar and Land Rover were acquired for 1.15 billion ($2.3 billion).
Future prospects
Priority markets: Tata group is focusing on a clutch of priority countries, which are expected to be of strategic importance in the years ahead. The regions are North America, UK, China, the Netherlands, Germany, South Africa, members of the Gulf Cooperation Council, Brazil, Vietnam, Thailand and Sri Lanka.
Vision
One hundred years from now, I expect the Tatas to be much bigger than it is now. More importantly, I hope the Group comes to be regarded as being the best in India.. best in the manner in which we operate, best in the products we deliver, and best in our value systems and ethics. Having said that, I hope that a hundred years from now we will spread our wings far beyond India.
CONCLUSION
Globalisation
Definition: An economic phenomenon. A social phenomenon. A cultural phenomenon. The movement towards the expansion of economic and social ties between countries through the spread of corporate institutions and the capitalist philosophy that leads to the shrinking of the world in economic terms.
Globalisation
Globalisation could involve all these things!
Issues
Accountability of Global businesses. Increased gap between rich and poor fuels potential terrorist reaction. Ethical responsibility of business. Efforts to remove trade barriers.
There are plenty of people who believe that globalisation is a negative development, protests at the G8 summits, pollution, poverty and concern over GM crops are just some of the issues.
Corporate Social Responsibility
The integrity with which a company governs itself, fulfils its mission, lives by its values, engages with its stakeholders, measures its impact and reports on its activities. Includes Non polluting environment. Demand from civil society, consumers, governments, and others for corporations to conduct sustainable business. Being ethical while running their daily operations.
BIBLIOGRAPHY AND WEBLIOGRAPHY
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