This is significant, because it shows how all three of these different pieces work together, with the company being able to effectively identify and recruit talent. Then, show them how PepsiCo is different, in managing this talent. Together, these elements have allowed the company, to adapt to changes in consumer tastes and new competitors. However, in the future this model faces several challenges the most notable would include: retirement, globalization, maintaining an effective talent management system and the loss of talent to competitors. This is important, because it shows that while the current system is effective, the company must be prepared to adapt to these challenges in the future. It is through examining the current...

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