Coca Cola operates in 200 countries and earns 80% of its income from international markets. It follows a philosophy of "Think globally, act locally" by giving national businesses freedom to operate as they see fit while also establishing a common mindset among employees. It aligns HR philosophy and develops internationally-minded mid-executives for senior roles. Locally-hired personnel work at the operational level while expatriates fill strategic roles requiring unique skills. The company provides international exposure to senior managers and a standardized compensation structure with local adjustments. It communicates its philosophy to attract and motivate future senior managers.

2.  Coca Cola: World’s most successful multinational
 Operation in 200 countries
 80% income from – International Market
 Philosophy of “Think globally, acT locally”
 Freedom to National businesses - To operate in
the manner they think is fit
 At the same time - Tries to establish a common
mind-set among all employees

3. INTERNAL ALIGNMENT:
Common HR philosophy within the company
Internationally minded Mid - Executives
- For future senior positions
EXTERNAL ALIGNMENT:
Alignment with Industry in different countries
Gathering and sharing the knowledge

4. Workforce
Operational Level: Local Personnel
Reason: Better performance in home location
Strategic Level: Expatriates
Reasons: Need of specific skill set ( Not Present)
Improve Employees’ own skill base

5.  International Exposure to Senior Managers
 Compensation:
Standard structure with changes to suit local
practices.
 Global Data Management & Information systems

6.  Communicating the “company philoSophy”
 To draw an “array of fUTUre Senior managerS”
AWARENESS - Future career options
MOTIVATION – By Pay, Benefits & Exposure
ACHIEVEMENT - By Sharing Knowledge

7. Contribution by
Aparna Thampi
Garima
Siva Priya S
Vinita Bansal