Best Practice Companies in
Global Strategic Management
Craig W. Roggow
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Introduction
Strategic management is among the most
significant perspectives for business entities.
 Strategic management encompasses all
operational aspects within an organization.
 The exemplary frameworks for global
strategic management have been influential
in the success of Wal-Mart and PepsiCo.
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Objects of this Project
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Identify what these best practice companies
do within global strategic management.
Define the similarities between Wal-Mart and
PepsiCo.
Describe major differences between Wal-Mart
and PepsiCo.
Critique Wal-Mart and PepsiCo best practices.
Explain how to implement best practices.
Best Practice Companies:
Wal-Mart
An exemplary framework for recruitment and
maintenance of employees.
 The fantastic human resource systems apply to
all Wal-Mart outlets in the globe.
 Operations are streamlined through an
effective inventory system.
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Best Practice Companies:
PepsiCo
Famed across the globe most notably for being
Coca-Cola’s main competitor.
 Its success in United States has been replicated
in other markets across the globe.
 PepsiCo has a foothold in all continents.
 This exemplifies the firm’s extensive
involvement in international business.
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Similarities between
Wal-Mart & PepsiCo
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Both firms have been largely successful in their
respective fields.
Both companies have an expansive employee
base that stretch across the globe.
 The business strategy for both firms is
characterized by a global perspective.
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Differences between
Wal-Mart & PepsiCo
They have different approaches towards the
implementation of technology.
 They use employee reward and motivation
schemes.
 Different promotional/marketing strategies.
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Critique of Best Practices:
Wal-Mart
Wal-Mart has done incredibly well in rewarding
employees.
 The firm has excellent internal management
systems.
 The company uses innovative technology such
as radio frequency identification standards
extensively.
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Critique of Best Practices:
PepsiCo
The global strategic management framework
has various weaknesses.
 The mechanism for technological integration
has not been effective.
 PepsiCo has not streamlined its framework for
human resource systems.
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Implementing Best Practices
The integration of all stakeholders is
extremely crucial.
 The use of the experience curve would be
beneficial.
 A comprehensive cost-benefit analysis
framework would enhance implementation.
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Conclusion
The exemplary frameworks for global strategic
management have been influential in the
success of Wal-Mart and PepsiCo.
 As a major multinational entity, PepsiCo has a
foothold in all continents.
 Wal-Mart’s strategy encompasses the
implementation of modern technology
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Blog Post
For a full report on this project please visit my
blog post:
http://mergerandacquisitionstrategies.org/bestpractice-companies-in-global-strategicmanagement/
References
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Roggow, C. (2013). Best Practice Companies in Global Strategic
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http://mergerandacquisitionstrategies.org/best-practicecompanies-in-global-strategic-management/
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Created By
Craig W. Roggow
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