Discuss the organizational Performance of Mcdonald's New Zealand
Key Learning Outcomes
By the end of the case, students should be able to:
- Understand the concept of organizational performance what it is, and its role in an organization's success
- Understand the importance of organizational performance to the growth and success of Mcdonald's New Zealand
- Discuss organizational performance functions and their role in achieving an organization's strategic goals and objectives
1.0 INTRODUCTION
McDonald’s Corporation is the leading fast food retailer in the world offering various food products, soft drinks, and non-alcoholic beverages. The corporation was founded in 1940 by Richard Dick J. McDonald and Maurice McDonald in San Bernardino, California. It was incorporated in 1955 after Ray Croc joined. For the year ending 2022, McDonald's Corporation had 40,275 stores in more than 100 countries, 95% of them franchised. According to its 2023 quarterly report, Mcdonald's New Zealand had revenue of $5.9 billion.
In New Zealand, Mcdonald's has been operating since 1976 and currently has 167 outlets across the country. This essay is going to discuss the performance of Mcdonald's New Zealand and the primary questions answered in this essay are; How has McDonald's performed in the New Zealand market, and what are some of the challenges and opportunities it faces?
Mcdonald's New Zealand has been investing in various initiatives to improve its customer experience, product quality, and social responsibility. Some of these include:
Introducing self-order kiosks, mobile ordering, and table service in selected restaurants, to offer more convenience and personalization to customers.
Launching new menu items, such as the McVeggie burger, the Kiwiburger, and the McFlurry with Whittaker's chocolate, to cater to local tastes and preferences.
Implementing sustainable practices, such as switching to paper straws, using free-range eggs, and recycling cooking oil into biodiesel, to reduce its environmental impact and support local suppliers.
Supporting various community causes, such as Ronald McDonald House Charities, McHappy Day, and Junior Football, to give back to society and promote social good.
Despite these efforts, Mcdonald's New Zealand also faces some challenges and competition in the fast food industry. Some of these include: Changing consumer preferences and expectations, increasing competition from other fast food chains, regulatory pressures, and public scrutiny from the government and media which are to be discussed in detail in the following sections of this study