4. From Globalization to Glocalization
“Post-globalization” era
“Glocal strategy"
‘Glocalization' of business activities
5. 'Glocalization'
Combination of "globalization" and "localization“
Product or service developed and distributed globally
Accommodate user or consumer in local market
Tailored to conform with local laws, customs or
consumer preferences
Greater interest to end user
6. 'Glocalization'
Yahoo!
Portal viewed worldwide
Different versions of website (and related services)
for different users
Content and language variations in some 25
countries including China, Russia and Canada
Customizes content
7. 'Glocalization'
Japanese word Dochakuka - global localization
Adapting farming techniques to local conditions
Marketing strategy bridge local-regional-national-
global issues
Cube: micro-meso-macro scales
8. Glocalization
Combine globalization with local considerations
Anything global has locality
Local also global - local entrance to global
process
12. Glocalization
British sociologist Roland Robertson in 1990s
People actively involved in local and wider-
ranging activities of friendship, kinship and
commerce
15. Globalization
Flow of innovation from multinational
corporations
Modification of basic products through de-
featuring and substitution
Desire “rich world quality in their own
products"
16. Globalization
Top-down innovation
Overlooks inventiveness and understanding of
local individuals
Local grasp of market needs and consumer
attitudes excluded
17. Globalization
Initial surge in sales
Locals lose interest due to poor adaptation
Dissatisfaction with cheapened foreign sources
18. Glocalization
Reverse innovation more beneficial
Start at base
Design for consumers with more specialized
understanding of surrounding conditions
20. McDonald
Nothing special?
Cow holy
Expert in Beef Burgers
Muslims don’t eat pork
Do not provide beef and pork
21. McDonald
McAloo Tikki™(patty made out of potatoes, peas,
and spices)
McVeggie™(peas, carrots, green beans, red bell
pepper, potatoes, onions, rice, and seasoning)
Chicken Maharaja Mac™(grilled chicken patties
topped with onions, tomatoes, cheese and
mayonnaise)
Different burgers and rolls with chicken or
vegetables
22. McDonald
Listen more to local consumers
Act on it
Business model ‘Glocalisation’
Benefits of globalization and adapt to local
market tastes
24. Glocal Strategy
Aspirations of global strategy approach
Local adaptations and tailoring of business
activities
Local, international, multinational and global
strategy approaches
25. Strategy
Local: consider locally related issues in business
activities
International: applicable beyond home market's
boundaries
Multinational: wide selection of foreign markets
targeted
26. Global Strategy
Standardization and homogenization of
business activities across existing markets all over
the world
Managerial utopia
27. Glocal Strategy
Balance and harmony between:
Standardization versus Adaptation
Homogenization versus Tailoring
28. McDonald
One of the biggest fast food chains in the world
Operating in 119 countries
Adapt advertisements and menus according to
countries and cultures
29. McDonald
In US advertisements target children: American
kids see more than 250 McDonald’s
advertisements per year.
In Japan some advertisements target adults
30. McDonald
Engage different cultures
Maintain strong brand
Menus adjusted to appeal to every culture
Drink sizes and burger sizes adjusted to suit
eating habits for each country
In Japan serve EBI Filet-O Shrimp Burger - patty
of Panko-battered shrimp, topped with Ebi shrimp
tempura sauce and lettuce
31. McDonald
To meet Middle Eastern local taste introduced
McArabia - pita bread grilled chicken sandwich
Popular in Arab countries and Pakistan
Same dish served in different countries with
different names
McOriental in Spain, France and Holland,
McTurco in Turkey and Greek Mac in Greece and
Cyprus
32. McDonald
In Brazil serve Ovmaltine McFlurry
Ice cream blended with chocolate Ovomaltine
powder
33. McDonald
New dishes added and deleted according to
popularity and consumer trends
In Japan call ‘Makudonarudo’ more appropriate
and appealing sound in Japanese
34. McDonald
Distinguish brand from products
Brand linked to hamburgers
Drop all meat products in some countries
Sell products with international appeal - fries and
shakes
37. Glocalization in Education
Response of education to rapidly evolving global
environment
Incorporating glocal perspectives
Academic leaders recognize and respond
38. Glocalization in Education
Meaningful integration of local and global forces
Achievement of glocal literacy in nine domains
39. GLOCALIZATION IN EDUCATION
1. Political
2. Economic
3. Cultural
4. Moral
5. Pedagogical
6. Information
7. Organizational
8. Spiritual and religious
9. Temporal
40. GLOCALIZATION IN EDUCATION
Domains dynamic and interconnected
Influenced by educational leaders
Globalization influence local practices
41. GLOCALIZATION IN EDUCATION
Intertwine worldwide discourses, processes and
institutions affecting local educational practices and
policies
Prepared to confront realities of performing duties
within global society
42. GLOCALIZATION IN EDUCATION
Take advantage of global instructional resources
Students entry into increasingly interconnected world
46. Media
“The World is Flat”
Internet encourages glocalization
Websites in native languages
47. Think Global, Act Local
Four Ways Companies Socially Responsible And
Prosperous
48.
49. Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses
Lifeblood of today’s economy
Power to make impact
Nimble without red tape and bureaucracy
50. Forward Looking Companies
Creating innovative products
Influencing society for the better
Impacting in positive way
Promote change
Function in socially responsible way without
sacrificing revenue and innovation
53. 1. Establish Social Mission
More than balance sheet
Truer compass
Built into mission statement
Not writing cheques
54. 1. Establish Social Mission
Social responsibility deeper
“To create a more just and celebrated
multicultural world for our next generation.”
Weave social responsibility throughout
Not perfect
Try our best
Our product. Our people. Our Partnerships.
55. 2. Keep Mission Aligned
Consider what you’re selling
Is it good for the world?
Is it ethical?
Profit without turning back on mission
Balancing books and mission greatest challenge
and greatest achievement
56. 3. Build Community
Change not easy
Cannot be done alone
Partnerships achieve more
57. 3. Build Community
Community – stakeholders, like-minded
companies
Connect and support companies and
organizations with similar values and ideals
Customers greatest evangelists
Social media - voices heard
58. 4. Don’t Forget Your Team
Living breathing representation of company and
imission
Choose wisely
Company culture matters
Strong commitment
Foster mission
59. Remember
Great products or services
Amazing community partners
Incredible company culture and teamwork
Stay true to mission
More than profit to influence decisions