University of Houston PepsiCo Strategic Controls Case Study

Assignment Overview

In a 6 to 8 page paper (not including the cover page and the reference page) provide a critical, written analysis evaluating the strategy implementation at Pepsico. Please pay close attention to the seven steps listed under “Seven Keys to the Assignment”.

This is a continuation of my earlier assignments. You’ll find the completed assignments posted separately below (see Case1, 2, and 3 attached).

Required Reading: Read the following scenario carefully before you proceed.

• I’ll add a separate list of more resources to cite in the “background” attachment below (remember to closely support premises of thought with course material)
  • The readings are related to strategy implementation and strategic controls, the themes for this assignment.
• This is a continuation of my earlier assignments. You’ll find the completed assignments posted separately below (see Case1, 2, and 3 attached).
• Note: Reflect on the above—and analyze critically though you will want to consult the library, some websites, and other resources. Cite your sources, and do not copy-and-paste material directly from those resources. Use direct quotations sparingly, if at all.

Case Assignment

Conclude the case study process by researching Pepsico’s strategic controls and their fit with the company’s chosen strategy.

Seven Keys to the Assignment

• Step One: Review the Case papers from Modules 1-3 (see attached) so that you are familiar with the mission, vision, SWOT, strategy, and strategic choices that have been identified over the course of this process.
• Step Two: Research the structure, systems, people, and culture at Pepsico. You will not be able to get answers to every single question, but you will need to answer at least one or two for each component.
• Step Three: Describe Pepsico’s organizational design, key strategic control systems (e.g., budgeting and variance analysis systems), primary human resources concerns, and cultural factors, and the effect that these have had on the implementation of Pepsico’s strategy.
• Step Four: In a 6- to 8-page paper, critically evaluate the fit—or the lack of fit—between the company’s mission, strategy, and organizational components crucial to implementation. Do these components complement the strategy? Why or why not?
• Step Five: Choose three of the 13 ethical “prescriptions” included in the following article: https://www.scu.edu/ethics/focus-areas/business-ethics/resources/incorporating-ethics-into-the-organization/ (Schulman, 2006). Next, discuss the extent which the company’s sense of business ethics has been embedded within its strategic management process, as evidenced by your chosen three indicators.
• Step Six: What changes would you—as the CEO—make to better assure the success of the company’s strategy? This is the most important section of the Module 4 Case.
• Step Seven: Consider the Case as a formal business report that you are developing for the Board of Directors and CEO as Pepsico’s consultant. This is a professional document. Follow the format below:
  • Executive summary: This is a synopsis of the main points, conclusions, and recommendations made in the longer report. If you would like a refresher on writing an executive summary, check this website: http://www.csun.edu/~vcecn006/summary.html (Christensen, 2006)
  • Introduction: State the main purpose of the paper (thesis statement), what you hope to accomplish, and how you will go about doing it.
  • Main Body: The “meat” of the paper. Emphasize analysis, not just description. Delineate separate topics or sections with headings.
  • Conclusion: Summarize your paper in the light of your thesis statement.

Assignment Expectations

In a 6 to 8 page paper (not including the cover page and the reference page) provide a critical, written analysis evaluating the strategy implementation at Pepsico. Please pay close attention to the seven steps listed under “Seven Keys to the Assignment”.

This is a continuation of my earlier assignments. You’ll find the completed assignments posted separately below (see Case1, 2, and 3 attached).

Tips and Suggestions

• Consider yourself a consultant hired by the company to make these critical assessments. There are no right or wrong answers to the Case question, as long as your position is well defended.
• Study the theoretical concepts provided in the Background materials section of the module, and identify main strategy concepts.
• Include a cover page and reference page, in addition to the 6-8 pages of analysis described above. You must meet minimum length requirements.
• Include section headings as appropriate.
• Cite and reference all sources, including those you paraphrase. This means include citations and quotation marks for direct quotes of more than five words, and citations for information you have “borrowed” or paraphrased from other sources.

References:

Christensen, J. (2006). Executive summaries complete the report. California State University Northridge. Retrieved from http://www.csun.edu/~vcecn006/summary.html

Schulman, M. (2006). Incorporating ethics into the organization. Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University. Retrieved from https://www.scu.edu/ethics/focus-areas/business-ethics/resources/incorporating-ethics-into-the-organization/