Under the fierce global competition and fast changing environment, business leaders must have own unique business concept that could sustain the growth of firm from a small medium enterprise in becoming a multinational corporation by outperforming competitors and managing the increasing uncertainties of globalization. Similar to ancient emperors shaping powerful empires, effective leadership, efficient strategies and appropriate culture are the key essentials to succeed. This research investigates whether the survival and growth of famous 21st–century multi-national corporations can be traced back into history of the success of Genghis Khan and the Mongol Empire. Using two global business corporations and one historical military empire, an analysis of the manner in which the firm's management responded to the threats of change and turbulence by developing leadership, strategies and culture. It illustrates the main actions a company must do in different stages of corporate lifecycle during the transition of growing into a truly global business empire.

Under the fierce global competition and fast changing environment, business leaders must have own unique business concept that could sustain the growth of firm from a small medium enterprise in becoming a multinational corporation by outperforming competitors and managing the increasing uncertainties of globalization. Similar to ancient emperors shaping powerful empires, effective leadership, efficient strategies and appropriate culture are the key essentials to succeed. This research investigates whether the survival and growth of famous 21st–century multi-national corporations can be traced back into history of the success of Genghis Khan and the Mongol Empire. Using two global business corporations and one historical military empire, an analysis of the manner in which the firm's management responded to the threats of change and turbulence by developing leadership, strategies and culture. It illustrates the main actions a company must do in different stages of corporate lifecycle during the transition of growing into a truly global business empire.

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