Problem
CASE STUDY: Read the Annual Reports of Godrej group of companies which has it's headquarters in India.
Answer the question below, by carrying out appropriate strategic analyses of the international strategies adopted by Godrej company in response to the international strategies adopted by its closest competitors. You are encouraged to use relevant data/information from company websites.
Task
Briefly distinguish between a firm's 'core competences' and 'dynamic capabilities' using appropriate examples from Godrej group of companies. In addition, critically evaluate the benefits and limitations facing Godrej company if it deliberately adopts the 'organisational leadership perspective' and the 'organisational dynamics perspective' to achieve its corporate purpose.
Finally, using your understanding of the paradox of profitability and social responsibility, critically evaluate the ability of the CEO/BoDs in Godrej Company competenciesto simultaneously develop the competences and capabilities crucial for the organisation's survival and growth. You are expected to demonstrate critical understanding of the challenges of reconciling the conflicting demands for profitability and social responsibility simultaneously in an international context.