An Outline on Pre-departure Training for Improving Expatriate Performance at PepsiCo

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1 An Outline on Pre-departure Training for Improving Expatriate Performance at PepsiCo Student’s Name Institution Affiliation Course Name Instructor’s Name Date
2 An Outline on Pre-departure Training for Improving Expatriate Performance at PepsiCo 1. Introduction A. Company’s Overview: PepsiCo is a worldwide food and beverage corporation with operations in over 200 countries and territories. PepsiCo, which owns Tropicana, Gatorade, Pepsi, and Lay's, produced more than $79 billion in 2021 ( Jallow, 2021). International operations generate half of PepsiCo's net income. This demonstrates the significance of the company's global reach and operations. PepsiCo employs expatriates to help it expand globally and administer its many markets more efficiently. Skilled people are sent abroad on short-term contracts for these positions. According to Bader et al. (2021), expatriate managers and specialists are in charge of monitoring local operations, coordinating with headquarters, ensuring that information is easily transmitted, and maintaining cultural controls. As a result, they spread the PepsiCo spirit all over the world. B. Thesis Statement: PepsiCo allows its employees to relocate all over the world in order to help the firm grow and handle its various markets more efficiently. On the other hand, the high failure rate among expats demonstrates how difficult it is to adjust to new surroundings. Before expats leave, PepsiCo should provide extensive Training in cultural awareness, language skills, helpful information, and family support. This will allow them to adjust to their new countries more quickly and smoothly, as well as assist the organization in finding the best people to work in various areas throughout the world. 2. Teaching people how to understand and evaluate various cultures I. Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity Training
3 A. Practicing the host country's language or Training people how to communicate with people from other cultures are examples of "language and communication skills." B. Cultural norms and values whereby expatriates should be educated on the norms, customs, and rules of their host nation in order to avoid misunderstandings and arguments ( Fisher, 2020). C. Ethics and Business Practices refer to the process of teaching foreigners about ethical standards and how to do business in the host country in order for them to make better decisions and behave responsibly. II. Intercultural Competency Development A. Many talents can assist expats in adjusting to new cultures. Showing their families how to deal with stress, establishing friends, and comprehending various cultures are some examples. B. In order to acquire a global perspective, ex must be open, curious, and respectful of people from other cultures' points of view ( Fisher, 2020). III. Practical Knowledge and Technical Skills A. Making decisions and solving problems requires knowledge about the host country's history, politics, economy, and social structure. B. Job-related Training where by, teaching specific responsibilities and duties within the context of the host country to facilitate transformation and Performance at the highest level. C. Expats can improve their bargaining skills by mastering "cross-cultural negotiation skills" ( Fisher, 2020). These will help them operate more effectively with local partners and deal with any cultural issues that may arise.
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