Ulc A1.1
Ulc A1.1
Ulc A1.1
Both changes coming from two businesses are planned change. Leaders of Grab and
Xanh SM must first discuss with stakeholders (Van Woerkum, 2011); Second, each
company aims to solve a specific problem (Van Woerkum, 2011), such as the fact that
drivers often face more difficulties transporting passengers on days of inclement weather
or congestion, while Xanh SM aims to Minimize emissions from vehicles.
Another way to classify business changes is to divide types of changes concerns by the
size and scope of change, by dividing into 3 types first-order/ second-order/ third-order
change (Fox, 1998). .
Because Grab modifies prices to benefit consumers and drivers, this shift is a first-order
change for the company (McDermott, 2013). Dynamic change—a new organisation,
corporate structure, and culture—makes Xanh SM's appearance second-order change
(McDermott, 2013).
3.1. Grab
a) Finance
The surcharge price increase has a Moderate impact on financial operations. Increasing
the surcharge for drivers means that Grab also receives more money through %
commission, which means increased revenue for the business and more financial profit.
b) Sales
Surcharges can significantly impact sales by influencing customer service utilisation.
After paying extra for a journey, service users become upset with Grab's surcharges, and
drivers must donate a percentage to the host firm despite receiving more income. Even
when Grab workers avoid weather and traffic (Baotuoitre, 2022).
Dissatisfaction directly impacts corporate revenue. Users are also switching to apps with
no or lower surcharges.
3.2. Xanh SM
a) Finace
Xanh SM's introduction boosts GSM's charter capital to 6,000 billion VND (Nghia,
2023). Xanh SM supports the business's cash flow (Baotuoitre, 2023).
c) Human resource
Since all drivers are company employees, Xanh SM has a major impact on HR
moderation. As a new firm competing with established brands, Xanh SM must invest in
HRM swiftly. After Xanh SM was introduced, the company hired around 400 drivers a
month with tight standards for experience, local terrain knowledge, foreign languages,
etc. (Vietbiz, 2023). Human resource moderation must improve employee benefits to
recruit so many high-quality workers. (2023, Vietbiz).
1. Internal environment
Grab GSM
Type of GrabBike builds a large network of application Xanh SM was founded by Vietnamese cab firm
business users, not only passengers but also drivers. GSM. GSM must train Xanh SM employees
Drivers freely choose the time, area and vehicle because it is a typical cab firm with only one
to work. With the same fare for any trip, drivers consumer group. GSM personnel receive
do not choose not to work on holidays, days of professional training, a fixed wage, and
inclement weather, rush hours, etc., leading to commission. GSM and employees are very
times that are even more unfavorable for drivers. committed (1), thus drivers will be passive and
It becomes more difficult for customers to find dependant on the business.
buses. Grab's network lacks commitment Driver for GSM - score: 4.
between businesses and drivers (1).
Driver for Grab - score: 3 However, due to high and strict personnel
requirements, GSM takes a lot of time to find
and train drivers (2)
Driver against GSM - score: 3
Finance Currently, Grab's financial situation is facing Vingroup founded GSM, which was the world's
many difficulties in maintaining a stable profit first multi-platform green taxi. This assistance
margin due to high operating costs (2. Director serves as financial leverage for upcoming
Anthony Tan requested to adjust costs to cope projects (3). Vingroup made significant
with the current context). macroeconomic investments in Xanh SM's electric passenger
instability (Hoang Ha, 2022). This is true when cars as well.
the driver job is no longer accepted like when it
first came to Vietnam. Driver for GSM - score: 5
Driver for Grab - score: 4
Custome Grab has a variety of services so the business has Vietnamese consumers are more concerned
r service a high number of users. More than 214 million about the local environment. GSM and Be
people have downloaded the Grab app and 3.5 Group opened an electric taxi service with
million use the app every day. A large number of favourable client response (An, 2023).
users could cause a wave of protests if Grab Passengers are thrilled with GSM's initiative to
raises prices (4). Previously, Grab also received a 'greenize' Vietnam's public transport (4).
lot of negative opinions when raising
commissions. Driver for GSM - score: 3
Driver against Grab - score: 5
However, green vehicles are not widely popular
in Vietnam, so new charging stations are
concentrated in big cities, cannot serve long
distances, and the lack of charging points or
waiting time for charging can cause difficulties.
Difficulty in providing continuous service (5)
(score: 4)
Driver against GSM - score: 4
2. External environment
2.1. PEST analysis
Grab GSM
Politics & The Vietnamese government has not yet The Vietnamese government shows support and
Legal regulated technology motorbike taxi prices. accompanies GSM in exporting to the world (6)
Thus, Grab can raise or lower pricing (5) if it (score: 4). This is shown through policies and
has all the administrative documentation and laws on import and export, especially the
government and company approval, Price can government favors many special benefits
be adjusted specifically for electric vehicles that Xanh SM
Driver for Grab - score: 3 will use to serve customers. (TPM, 2022).
- If new entrants have cheaper prices, customers will be more likely to leave Grab and
use the new company's services, and if this possibility is more possible, it will have a
stronger impact on the business if Grab intends to increase surcharges.
- Customers easily switch companies and use cheaper services, creating a fierce business
environment
3.2. Xanh SM
- The investment from the parent company in Xanh SM gives it an extremely outstanding
competitive advantage that no other business is strong enough to equal. Therefore, GSM
can become a monopoly on electric taxis and can earn large revenues, which makes the
parent company invest and focus more on Xanh SM.
- Because modern electric vehicle technology not only helps Xanh SM compete, but also
brings good effects to the environment and the Vietnamese economy, the state
government will continue to support and give many incentives to Xanh SM, From there,
businesses can develop technology further
III. Force field
1. Force field model
1.1. Grab
Based on the Force Field analysis, the balance for the change is 4 (=24-20), so the
change is not likely to succeed. Due to the final purpose of not successfully
implementing the change
a) The relationship between driving forces and the opposing forces
The Force Field Analysis illustrates the relationship between the driving forces and the
opposing forces when introducing surchage.
Grab's plan to increase surcharges is not supported by drivers because it creates many
challenges and problems for businesses. Drivers for change show that the business has
the ability and effort to make changes. On the other hand, drivers against change shows
strong resistance coming from costumers, while influence from opponents shows
resistance elements that create obstacles to change. Customer opposition stems from
concerns about rapidly rising prices and the loss of a cheap transportation service.
Furthermore, the influence of competitors in the same industry and substitutes creates
more price pressure for Grab with cheaper prices. Thus, if this modification is made,
Grab would encounter mixed reviews, lose trust, and risk losing market share. Last, firms
should balance fare increases and decreases. If modifications are needed, Grab should
freeze fees or incrementally raise surcharges.
1.2. GSM
The Force Field analysis indicates that the alteration has a balance of 8 (=29-21),
indicating a high likelihood of success. Because the successful implementation of the
change is the ultimate goal
To solve the negative impacts of Grab after the change takes place, there is a solution as
follows
Businesses need to stay connected with employees, by communicating and exchanging
with employees throughout the change process, this helps businesses build trust with
employees and helps them avoid doubts and worries. worry about company policies.
More specifically, creating opportunities for employees to feedback on changes will be
better than the company making unilateral decisions, because the exchange between both
parties will make information transparent, easy to grasp and reduce feelings of confusion.
feeling of anxiety and insecurity. For instance, Grab can detail the rationale behind the
rate rise, any communication or customer service concerns, how staff should address
them, and if this is a temporary or permanent adjustment. For instance, will this
adjustment assist the employees in any way? Establishing shared objectives between the
workforce and the organisation also lowers resistance, boosts involvement, and enhances
employee mora
Evaluation
Strength
⁃ Continuous communication within the company helps Grab create a transparent and
trustworthy corporate culture (Radovic, 2018). This will help individuals adapt and
accept any upcoming changes
⁃ This method helps Grab motivate and increase employee commitment (Radovic, 2018),
so that they feel that the company's changes are part of their responsibility, so they will
make efforts to resolve them if any arise. Risk instead of resistance
⁃ Finally, addressing changes with people helps leaders see them objectively (Suoi,
2013). Subordinates must contribute to some changes, especially those that affect the
company's image, to make better decisions.
Weaknesses
- Employees may prioritise personal interests over group ones, making their
perspective subjective (Zhao, 2020). Grab employees may support the surcharge
because they believe it will benefit them, regardless of the company's image.
Therefore, leaders must think carefully.
Xanh SM
4.1.2. Recommendation
For negative impacts, Xanh SM can consider the following solutions. In the first phase of
Xanh SM, employee performance evaluation is also extremely necessary for this change.
Not only to check and maintain the service quality of drivers, but also to motivate drivers.
Poorly adapted employees will look at the performance of well-adapted employees,
thereby consciously improving the quality of their services. This helps businesses,
without direct impact, still make employees consciously hone their knowledge/skills and
improve their qualifications. At the same time, Xanh SM can directly feed back the
working process of the drives. Providing explicit feedback to employees regarding areas
for growth can prevent confusion during the work process, enabling the development of a
tailored training plan.
4.1.3. Evaluation
Strength
- The first strength is that evaluating and responding to employee performance will help
them improve performance (Rodriguez, 2017). Closely following the work process of
employees at the company's start-up stage will help them improve their shortcomings,
promote their strengths, thereby improving work performance and providing higher
quality service.
Weaknesses
- However, such frequent evaluations can create a stressful working environment for
employees (Latham, 2013). If Xanh SM has monthly reviews and feedback, employees
may be under constant pressure to always find ways to maintain their performance,
causing stress and anxiety. Therefore, Xanh SM needs evaluation that is strict enough to
increase performance and lenient enough to motivate employees
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