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COLLEGE OF BANKING AND FINANCIAL STUDIES

DEPARTMENT OF UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMME

B.Sc. in Accounting, Auditing and Finance

INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT BRIEF-1

Weightage: 30%

Student Name & ST Number

Dunya Hamood Albreiki (ST09019)

Semester

6

Summer 2021

Assignment Title

Multinational organization and Corporate Governance

Module

International Corporate Finance

Assessor:

Ms. Mariam Hassen

Start Date:

26/07/2021

Internal Verifier

Ms.Kumutha Krishnan

Due Date:

7/7/2021

Table of content

Contents Introduction 2 Part a 3 Part b 4 Part c 5 Conclusion 6 Reference List 7

Introduction

Globalization is the concept used to represent the increasing interdependence of both the worldwide financial scheme, values, and inhabitants due to overseas markets in products, innovation, and the movement of investments, individuals, and knowledge. International companies have made significant contributions to industrialization. Global corporations monopolize global manufacturing and commerce. Corporations manage a sizable share of global manufacturing as well as total revenue of a variety of items. A multinational corporation is defined as a business that distributes corporate assets beyond respect for geographical boundaries but is located in the United States in terms of responsibility and senior executives. Essentially, they are multinational businesses with manufacturing operations in more than a country. These businesses possess or control manufacturing or commercial buildings located outside of the nation in that they are situated (El Aynaoui, Ibourk and Loungani 2019). A commercial controversy can develop at any moment in a multinational corporation if there is confirmation of unethical conduct, carelessness, or third-party intervention, proof of 'inventive' accountancy, questionable enterprises practices, privacy violations, and anything else that harms the global surrounding. In this study, I will utilize the Coca-Cola corporation to evaluate the influence of Globalization and Multinational Corporations in emerging countries' economies. Assess the relevance of corporate governance in overcoming controversies that may occur in that firm. Finally, I will address the influence of COVID-19 on multinational corporations like Coca-Cola and their long-term strategies. Comment by Mariam Hassen: It does not only need to be located in United States Comment by Mariam Hassen: It can be examples and not just one company

Part a

Globalization assists emerging countries in dealing with both the rest of the nation, increasing productivity growth and income generation in their government. Historically, trade restrictions prevented emerging nations from participating in the world's marketplace. They cannot enjoy a similar level of economic growth as industrialized countries. Nevertheless, like industrialization, the International Financial institutions Managerial staff push developing nations to implement financial reforms and substantial changes by providing significant financing. Numerous emerging economies started to expand their businesses and liberate up their economies by eliminating tariffs (Brondoni 2020). The wealthy countries were capable of investing in third-world countries, therefore generating work possibilities for the underprivileged. Explosive development in Europe and Asia, for instance, has reduced poverty and inequality. It is evident that globalization has strengthened connections between rich and underdeveloped economies and rendered every nation dependent upon others. Comment by Mariam Hassen: Poorly structured sentence

Coca-Cola is one of several international corporations that has integrated sustainable development into the corporate strategy since it generates good financial sense. It was vital for companies like Coca-Cola, which invests in community stabilization and environmental cleanup as part of their business approach. It improved the working environment in third-world and emerging nations. It's all about the waters with Coca-Cola. Hygienic, reasonably priced, and readily available water is essential to Coke's sales and marketing teams that perhaps the Company had also allied. Including its African distributors and the United States—Africa Leaders Annual meeting to publicly state a further $5 billion investment in infrastructure, for a combined amount of more than $17 billion out over ten years ending in 2020. Of course, not all of the funding goes toward long-term goals, but a significant portion of it is (Brondoni 2020). A few of the funds would be used to strengthen activities throughout the global supply chain, including industrial production and refrigeration facilities, manufacturing, and transportation. Comment by Mariam Hassen: The benefit should be clearly analysed

However, there seems to be a broader cultural income stream—capital infusions for job vacancies with professional development for area citizens. They are enhancing clean drinking water accessible for community members, supporting innovative implementation strategies, investing in women's financial empowerment, and instilling a heightened awareness about health in surrounding people. In addition, the Business signed a statement of intention of creating Source Africa, which would provide better sustainable and long-term quality product procurement in collaboration with both the New Coalition for Ensuring Food Security and Growth Africa. One may think that corporations like Coca-Cola are now becoming ideological softies. Please don't count on it. The world's poorest countries are continuously exposed to victimization by agribusiness, multinational mines, international economics, utilities, and foreign investment (Ayoob 2018). Plenty of these bad practices continue to regard emerging countries' economic investments as potential pickings for environmental degradation and often strike with reckless abandon casual disregard for local communities. Those were short-term relationships that invariably backfire spectacularly for the person who is being romanced. Comment by Mariam Hassen: Use appropriate language in assignments

So, it's understandable that large corporations, such as Coca-Cola, are skeptical on crucial topics ranging first from the control of public freshwater resources to their history of seizing waterways for its use. Because there's not enough fresh water to satisfy local industries, on the other hand, Coca-Cola's substantial improvements in environmental sustainability and workforce development are a socioeconomic representation of new company philosophy, if not a new international system (Ayoob 2018). Above all, this would inspire everyone else to follow that example with methods that foster hosting nations and their advantages. In the instance of Coca-Cola, we would discover if their most recent, significant investments are merely transient humanitarian obligations of expediency and whether this transformation, like the boasts of their trademark brand, is genuine. Comment by Mariam Hassen: The answer needs to re constructed using appropriate language. The points needs to clealry highlighted and analysed with suitable examples

Part b

The well-being and welfare of Coca-Cola Staff members constitute the Organization's top priority. At a glimpse, effective corporate governance ensures that perhaps the executive committee meets on a consistent schedule, maintains leadership over the firm, is explicit in allocating respective tasks, and implements a risk management framework. The managing director would be in charge of functions, including guaranteeing that corporate procedures are being followed and that all applicable laws and guidelines are obeyed (Wali Ullah et al., 2021). They should also guarantee that the firm maintains Trading Standards updated on any required filings. Corporate social responsibility could include a wide range of duties; however, the system of governance would typically differ from one firm to the next. Comment by Mariam Hassen: The paragraph could be explained by a clear approach by defining corporate governance and then its importance.

The shareholders and other stakeholders choose the Coca-Cola Corporation to manage their stake in the Company's long-term sustainability and growth prospects. Effective corporate governance enables a firm to manage risk and limit the possibility of wrongdoing. When trustees and top executives are not required to follow a written governance code, conflicts and theft within a corporation are more probable. The committee must convene on a consistent schedule, keep control over the Organization, and supervise those in administration to understand how the corporation is doing. A strong corporate governance strategy also could clearly outline each staff responsibilities and encourage them to remember such obligations in mind when making suggestions. Establishing an efficient corporate governance structure would help guarantee that the corporation's shareholders, officials, and administration are well protected (Rodine-Hardy 2015). They would be safeguarded if the firm keeps its documents in the companies' annual reports and preserves its statutory registers. Monitoring such documents also ensures that business executives may be called to account regarding their conduct using paperwork if appropriate. It also implies that a stockholder cannot unduly challenge the executives' decisions. If required, they can be shown the business books, authorizing legislation, and boardroom meetings to ensure that the officials work within their authority. Comment by Mariam Hassen: Poorly structured answer. The answer needs to evaluate the importance of corporate Governance to overcome the scandals that takes place in MNC. You can improve your answer thorugh other examples too. The Importance should be highlighted. Some of the information does not represent clear evaluation on the importance,

While ideas of reorganization or perhaps even acquiring the firm could be far off in the future, effective corporate governance is something to keep in mind, of course. Venture capitalists and purchasers will seek a well-organized business strategy when refinancing or selling the firm. A firm that does not keep up with its paperwork and registries it challenging to recruit the best purchasers. Furthermore, businesses are becoming more conscious of their international perception and the need to act ethically. These objectives may be met by implementing strong corporate governance, conducting board meetings, and making judgments as a committee. Typically, these discussions would take place alongside ordinary Committee meetings. The Lead Independent Governor would preside over gatherings of the non-management Members. When a firm adopts excellent corporate governance and complete transparency, the community will believe that the Organization and trademark could be respected, which will assist the professional image in developing (Rodine-Hardy 2015). The Coca-Cola Company Organizational culture has deserved a spot as a vital instrument in developing and promoting businesses, and its significance will only expand throughout time. It is recommended that all businesses take measures to enhance the performance of their legal and regulatory programs to enhance Company's operations. Comment by Mariam Hassen: Please have appropriate line break up s and improve the presentation of the assignment

Part c

According to studies, the COVID-19 emergence seems to have had a significant impact on certain places after it turned out worldwide epidemic at the beginning of 2019. The outbreak has harmed chiefly Coca-Cola; however, certain areas have been hit more often than others. In the context of the coronavirus illness epidemic, Coca-Cola management and workers work together to guarantee that such refreshment goods are available throughout all platforms. The much more affected approach is the on-site approach, such as restaurants. Local sales contribute to around 40% of the global beverages industry (Guedhami et al., 2021). Accommodation warnings, mandatory restaurant operations, and the postponement of celebrations all substantially impacted this Business. Regarding how this affects Coca-Cola Co. operations, the Company mostly follows a targeted approach beyond the US jurisdictions, with income connected to distributors' revenues to its consumers.

The Covid 19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on the international economy and people's choices well-being. The adaptable culture of a company is a distinctive feature that would maintain businesses running and motivate employees to work in the face of catastrophic worries. Executives of multinational organizations ready to learn from past mistakes might develop disaster recovery plans to protect their companies from failure. Despite the approaching scenario of Covid19, Nineteen Corporate leaders may be able to provide a constructive, inspiring message to workers by coordinating their constant efforts and devoting their expertise and talents to Organizational operations. A CEO who would form alliances with colleagues fosters positive relationships and loyalty, motivating people to overcome any barriers to meet the firm's goals. It requires an enthusiastic Chief executive who would also lead by example and create practical positivism to motivate employees to tackle any obstacle. Quincey can perform a precise role in driving Coca-Cola over the Covid-19 instability phase (Guedhami et al., 2021). The Coca-Cola scheme requires rules and methods for information exchange, such as managing potential distribution network concerns. Consequently, corporate executives are still unable to follow the progression of the disease prevalence. Comment by Mariam Hassen: This disusses on how motivating the staff during the pandemic. You need to discuss on the impact COVID has created on MNC. Highlight Numbers, include graphs, Discuss impact on revenues, cost etc

The Coca-Cola Company has taken several steps to help reduce COVID19's impact on the community and institutions. The beverage co-operations' obvious strategy is to continue servicing online consumers while maintaining the needed inventory quantity for off-premise consumers to meet consumption requirements. Coca-Cola is quickly adapting to market demands as establishments try to expand their drive-through and online shopping services. The Company's e-commerce activities are being developed to accommodate both grocery shops and merchants. Coca-Cola is working hard to ensure that its goods may be combined with supermarket wholesalers' customer bookings. Coca-Cola is regrouping its COVID-19 technology to the online marketplace, which employs packaging sizes suited for online orders. Coca-Cola also joined forces with its shipping providers and commercial colleagues in the manufacturing sector, recognizing the rising importance of transportation (Guedhami et al., 2021). It seems customers prepare their belongings in anticipation of taking quality time at home during the epidemic. In considerations of health and well-being, economic survival is of the utmost importance.

For most of its first-quarter earnings reports, the Business strives an acceptable advance payment and all essential business segments and maximizes pricing strategies and packaging. Aside from supporting grocery chains and hypermarket supply chains, e-commerce is evolving by changing package proportions suited for electronic shopping and revamping customer and exportation ads to social networking sites. According to the Organization's first-quarter results, in the face of increased volatility in 2020, its yearly revenue fell by 1% to $8.6 billion. As COVID-19 multiplied in March, the corporation experienced a dramatic shift in consumer buying habits. The Organization saw early shipment loading on international channels in various countries, complemented by increased sales and a significant increase in e-commerce. At the beginning of April, Coca-Cola has witnessed a global economic slowdown of approximately 25%. Nearly half of which originates from distant location retail outlets catapulted by considerable market expansion, increased sports usage, such as luxury brands and Flavored seltzer as most occurrences, increased by 3% throughout that time (Guedhami et al. 2021). Water, Coca-Cola Zero Glucose, and botanical beverages, on the other hand, increased in popularity throughout that period. Comment by Mariam Hassen: Improve on the analysis

Conclusion

In brief, this paper utilizes the Coca-Cola corporation to evaluate the influence of Globalization and Multinational Corporations in emerging countries' economies. Assess the relevance of corporate governance in overcoming controversies that may occur in that firm. Also, it addresses the influence of Covid-19 on multinational corporations like Coca-Cola and their long-term strategies. Coca-Cola is one of several international corporations that has integrated sustainable development into the corporate system since it generates good financial sense. The shareholders and other stakeholders choose its corporation to manage their stake in the Company's long-term sustainability, general performance, and growth prospects. As a consequence of its impact on the Organization, the COVID-19 epidemic influenced Coca-Cola's Terms of service and priorities. Even though the Organization is facing problems, not just for the Coca-Cola segment and the beverage market as a whole, the Company would concentrate on its long-term prospects. Comment by Mariam Hassen: The conclusion should be a sum of the whole assignment. Therefor, a strong conclusion is required that sums up the whole assignment

Reference List

Ayoob, N., 2018. Liquidity Risk, Macroeconomics Variables, and Firm Performances: A Study of the Coca-Cola Company. SSRN Electronic Journal.

Brondoni, S., 2020. Shareowners, Stakeholders & the Global Oversize Economy. The Coca-Cola Company Case. Symphonya. Emerging Issues in Management, (1), p.16.

El Aynaoui, K., Ibourk, A. and Loungani, P., 2019. Making Globalization Inclusive: Job Creation and Wage Inequality in Developing Economies. Open Economies Review, 30(5), pp.837-840.

Guedhami, O., Knill, A., Megginson, W., and Senbet, L., 2021. The Dark Side of Globalization: Evidence from the Impact of COVID-19 on Multinational Companies. SSRN Electronic Journal,

Rodine-Hardy, K., 2015. Globalization, International Organizations, and Telecommunications. Review of Policy Research, 32(5), pp.517-537.

Wali Ullah, G., Ahmed, S., Ahmed, S. and Jamshed, K., 2017. Do Multinational Companies Practice Good Corporate Governance? Empirical Evidence from Bangladesh. International Journal of Accounting and Financial Reporting, 7(2), p.96.