...1. What are the dynamics of competition in the commercial aircraft industry? a. The high cost of product development leads to a high break-even point. Initially in the aircraft industry, projects required much less time and money to develop each project. As time progressed as well as technology, the costs and demands on the aircraft system increased. Before the 1980’s within the commercial aircraft industry, there were a number of large manufactures including Boeing, McDonnell Douglas, Airbus and Lockheed. Boeing’s decision to bet the entire company on the wide bodied 747 decimated all other American commercial aircraft competition. The 747 became in so much demand that it dwarfed McDonnell Douglas into a merger with Boeing and caused Lockheed to exit the commercial aircraft industry all together. As the 777 did not require a bet on the entire company, many previous projects did and would not see a profit until years after production. As previously shown, a single product in this case, an aircraft within the aviation industry, demands so much principal for a loan that it can in one way bankrupt the company or on the other hand destroy the competition and secure a place in the market. Consequently the break-even point is attained only after years of selling, thus requiring many successes over a long duration before profit is attained. b. The reliance on outsourcing helps to reduce risks. Twelve international companies located in ten countries and eighteen...
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...Introduction: In May of 2011 a Samoan schoolteacher by the name of Folole Muliaga was sent home from a New Zealand hospital suffering from a terminal illness called cardiomyopathy. Because, doctors believed she did not have much longer to live she was sent home with two oxygen tanks to help aid her with her illness. McNaughton (2006) states that on May 29 a contractor for Vircom EMS was sent by Mercury Energy to the Muliaga’s home to disconnect the electricity supply. Mrs. Muliaga pleaded with the contractor to keep the electricity because of her health condition but he disagreed. A few short hours later Mrs. Muliaga would perish. Prior to the Muliaga’s electricity being disconnected, the family had an outstanding balance of $168.00, and could not afford to pay the bill. The case of Folole Muliaga would later be broadcast around the world capturing the attention of many government officials. This paper will cover many aspects including but not limited to: the consequences and outcomes of the scenario, the illegal and unethical aspects of the Mercury Company, was the role of the coroner and police department justifiable, and lastly, what reforms and guidelines were put in place as a result of the devastating tragedy? Evaluate Ethical Behavior: The Historical Case of Folole Muliaga Folole Muliaga, a 44 year old terminally ill mother of four suffering from cardiomyopathy perished after not being able...
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...Sir Richard Branson, Chairman, Virgin Group, Ltd. Case Study Assignment 4 Professor Leadership and Organizational Behavior February 26, 2012 Since the beginning of history humans have lived in groups guided by the group leader; in which leader is either chosen for his characteristics or born into through cast. No matter the culture this is similar through the human race. Humans need someone to guide them, teach them, someone to look up to. Without followers there is no leader. “That is, leader is a term applied by observers to someone whose behaviors and characteristics match the observers’ implicit leadership preferences” (Hellriegel, D., & Slocum, J. W., Jr. (2011). They are different type of leaders and leadership style depending on the situation and solution needed at that moment by the followers. In my opinion good leaders have shown to be flexible enough to switch between leadership styles depending on the demands of the situation. One of the worlds most intriguing, succesful and enduring entrepreneurial business leaders today is Richard Branson, someone who takes control of the situation by conveying a clear vision and goals for the team, a marked passion for the work and an ability to make the group feel recharged and energized. I consider Richard Branson to be a transformational leader, a leader with vision, confident, motivation, passion and determination. He is the founder of Virgin Group Ltd. “Born July 18, 1950, in Surrey, England, Sir...
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