SABMiller; South African Brewing Company; Miller Brewing Company; Performance culture management; Organisational culture; SAB ways; Human capital proposition; Leadership; Human resource management; Beverage industry (beer); People strategy; Performance management; Able challenger; Miller Lite; Best operational practices

This case is about SABMiller and its unique human capital proposition (HCP), which fostered a unique performance culture at SABMiller. Analysts opined that SABMiller seemed to have transformed itself from a South African company into a successful global beer company through its HCP. The case discusses the finer aspects of SABMiller's HCP and its importance in institutionalising a strong performance culture within the organisation. The case also includes details about the 'SAB ways', a proven approach to performance management and reward at South African Brewing Company. SABMiller was also successful in reshaping the organisation culture of Miller Brewing Company, which it acquired in 2002. The case will help the students to: (1) understand the human capital proposition model of SABMiller and its role in institutionalising a strong performance culture within the organisation; and (2) understand the key steps adopted by SABMiller to reshape the organisation culture of Miller Brewing Company. The case is meant for MBA / MS students as part of the human resource management and organisational behaviour curriculum. The teaching note includes the abstract, teaching objectives and methodology, questions for discussion and analysis, case feedback, and additional readings and references