...Ford Motor Company not only survived the financial crisis of 2008/2009, which had pushed General Motors and Chrysler into bankruptcy, but also emerged as a robustly competitive member of the world’s leading auto producers. However, Ford’s ability to sustain its strong financial performance depends critically on the state of the world’s automobile industry (Grant). Synopsis of the Case: The automobile industry soared in early 1920’s and became primary industry which drove US economy during that time and Ford had built the largest factory in the world which corroborates the growth and state of auto industry and since then it is having huge impact on US economy. Relevant Factual Information about the Problem The downfall of auto industry in 2008/2009 suffered losses to such an extent that General Motors and Chrysler, two of the Big Three players, filed for bankruptcies. Financial crisis was not the only reason, high supply and less demand was one of the prominent reason for the financial crisis. This decline in industry revenues and profits in 2008 promised a major industry restructuring. (Grant) Explanation of Relevant Concepts. A SWOT analysis on the Ford gives more insight and effective solution to sustain the financial performance and have an edge over competition. Strengths: Ford has strong position in US market and it is the second largest auto-maker in US. It was described as the “most important industrial company in the history of the United States” by Forbes...
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...Ford SWOT Analysis Ford Motor Company has been a well-established company in the automobile industry since the early 1900’s and has been going strong ever since. Starting on a small-scale, Ford has become one of the leading international automobile makers in the industry, and continues to reevaluate itself in order to gain a competitive edge. One tool that a company can use is a SWOT analysis, which is used to identify internal and external factors that may affect the company moving forward in accomplishing its goals. The internal factors include strengths and weaknesses of the company, while external factors are comprised of opportunities and threats. Each of these areas helps a company determine how they want to adapt to their ever-changing surroundings and how they improve from their current state. A strength that numerous Ford customers can agree on is the brand recognition that it has because it is such a well established global power. The globalization of Ford is has helped it grow and is now established in the largest economies in the world. Along with this comes the customer loyalty, because people develop a sense of trust with Ford once attracted initially by the brand power. Also, the brand is recognizable and similar in perception to many customers because the cars do not vary as much from region to region, somewhat creating a Ford community. The brand power enables Ford to attract the customers initially, and then they are able to develop long lasting relationships...
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...Lefkoff BMGT 350-0101 16 September 2014 Ford Motor Company SWOT Analysis Strength: Ford Motor Company’s strength lays in its ability to use internal resources such as knowledge and reputation to maintain its dominancy in the automotive industry. Ford has managed to survive depressions, recessions, and internal breakdowns to become one of the biggest automaker in the world. What sets Ford apart from its competitors is the amount of knowledge it has acquired in the automotive industry for over a hundred years. In the business world, time plays an enormous role because it separates the weak from the strong. Ford is able to maintain its popularity by introducing new and innovative ways to produce and sell automobiles. Ford started with the assembly line, which revolutionized the automotive industry making it faster, cheaper and safer to manufacture vehicles. Then, it continued with the introduction of dealerships all around the United States enabling accessibility to transportation, which was soon to be the fastest growing industry in the world. Knowledge is key in any business, and Ford recognizes the strength and advantage it has over its competitors, by simply being in the business longer and learning from the past. Another major strength Ford has is its reputation. Ford is recognized for its unparalleled ability to speak to the American people. When people think about cars and America, they immediately think Ford. Why? Ford has branded itself as the father of the automobile...
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...Case Analysis Toyota Case Analysis I. Viewpoint For further analysis of this case, Ms. Rivera as a Marketing Manager is responsible to solve the dealing problem. II. Time Context In the year 1990’s different problem occurred. Toyota reduced part defects by 84%. It also reduced the ratio of inventories to sales by 35% versus 6%. III. Objectives a. To be able to implement the marketing strategy used in the said case. b. To be able to have a good relation in dealing with consumers needs and wants. c. To be able to maximize operating performance and financial returns to ensure growth for the company’s future. d. To be able to classify the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats that the company have. e. To be able to explain the solutions in the major problem of Toyota. IV. Statement of the problem Major: Competition will arise. Toyota’s has a closest competitor regarding on its consumers – Ford motor vehicles and Mercedes. It is a problem on how they can implement their marketing strategy to stay on top amidst of the consumers demands. Minor: 1. A reduction on ratio of inventories to sales by 35 percent versus 6 percent. 2. Toyota relied on identical suppliers as of Ford motor vehicles and Mercedes. 3. Easy access on the internet that may cause imitation on each competitor’s latest idea. V. Areas of Consideration | |Production & operation |Marketing...
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...Importance of environmental analysis Introduction No single organization can exist in a vacuum. For a successful business operation, an organisation needs to interact with various other actors and players around it. These may range from political institutions to other business and financial institutions. These institutions are called environment of an organisation. In this assignment, we would try to illustrate the importance of environmental analysis for a business organisation. The conceptualisation of environment holds the central position in this discussion. Thompson uses the term ‘operating or task environment, or inner layer’ for immediate or internal environment (Thompson, 1997). It relates to that domain where staff from one organisation interacts with people from others in their day to day business relationships (Douglas Brownlie, 1994b). Brownlie employs the term ‘remote or general environment, or outer layer’ for external or macro environment (Douglas Brownlie, 1994b). This refers to those factors which are outside of company’s direct control but have significant direct and indirect influence on company’s operations. For a company to be successful, it needs to be fully aware of its environment as it allows an organisation to respond to the needs and requirements in its environment. ‘Whilst organisational decision makers may wish to believe that they are the masters/mistresses of their organisation’s destinies, in reality that destiny is shaped by governments, customers...
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...Contents 1. Introduction 2 1.1 Purpose 2 1.2 Structure 2 1.3 Background 2 2. Internal and external factors impacting The Galley 2 2.1 SWOT analysis 2 2.2 Pest analysis 2 3. Nature of Change undergone by Lunchbox UK ltd 3 4. Employee reactions to the current change 3 5. Recommendation 4 6. Conclusion 5 7. References 6 8. Bibliography 6 9. Appendices 6 1. Introduction 1.1 Purpose The purpose of the report is to analysis the key change issues arising in Galley cafeteria and to suggest them appropriate recommendations. 1.2 Structure This report is divided into four sections. First section of the report will demonstrate the impact of internal and external factor on Galley. To describe this Swot and pest analysis were done. Second section of report will address the undergone change in cafeteria. By using theoretical evidence this section will give brief of emergent and planned change further it will also analysis change is incremental or transformational? Third section will illustrate the reaction of employee towards change which will explain by using coping cycle. Final section of the report will address the key element of the report which is recommendations. With the help of Kirkpatrick change model this report will give some useful recommendation. 1.3 Background Initially The Galley cafeteria was canteen style restaurant, however, due to international completion and other reasons it was sold to commercial catering company –...
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...Advantages and disadvantages of using SWOT analysis to develop corporate strategy. Discuss using examples related to at least two companies. Introduction SWOT analysis SWOT analysis can also be called as SLOT analysis which is a strategic planning or direction for making decision based on available resources to determine valuate the Strength, Weaknesses/limitations, Opportunities, and Threats involved in a project or in a small business (business venture). It mentions the objective of business or a collaborative enterprise project and recognizes the internal, external factors which come in the achieving of objective. This method of analysis is prepared by an American businessman and a management consultant named Albert S Humphrey (Stanford University in the 1960s and 1970s). An objective of a project or a business venture should be only started after the SWOT analysis has been carried out. It would be easy for the organization to achieve its targets/objective. With the help of SWOT analysis decision makers are able to ascertain after a calculation that whether the objective they are planning is capable of been done or not. If not they must choose the distinct objective and the process is done over again. (Source : http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://swotanalysistemplate.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Slide5.jpg&imgrefurl=http://swotanalysistemplate.com/&h=302&w=604&sz=36&tbnid=ntJM-sR_xbjS7M:&tbnh=61&tbnw=121&prev=/sea...
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...it enjoy an almost monopolistic presence especially in the developing nations of the world. On the other hand, the market structure can be seen as an oligopoly. This is due to the fact that there are other key players like GM who are peer competitors. Toyota is keen to see what these competitors are doing and make sure it reacts to their actions in a way that will guarantee its market leadership. 2.0 Situation Analysis Toyota’s capacity to stay on top of productivity efficiency and quality rankings can be credited to its internal environment. This entails the way production process is managed by the top management who are famous for their competency. The production team has an insatiable obsession to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of its manufacturing operations. Therefore, to fully understand the situation analysis of Toyota Company, a SWOT analysis is determined and it mainly consists of the Company’s strengths, weaknesses, available opportunities, and finally the threats that the Company is experiencing or projected to go through. 2.1 SWOT Analysis Strengths and weaknesses are referred to as internal factors of the Company as their impact starts from within the Company, while opportunities and threats normally originates from...
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...Product Deadlines SWOT analyses must be turned in the night of the case discussion. You must be present for the discussion. Late work will not be accepted. Examinations must be taken at the dates and times scheduled. About Case Studies Case studies have had an important role in business education., but there are very different pedagogical goals in using case studies and experiential learning versus traditional teaching methods, such as lectures. Some of the advantages are that learning tends to be retained longer, since the learning is learner-based, rather than teacher-based, and learning is more personal and powerful. The disadvantages of case studies are that there are often no right answers. The student has primary responsibility for the learning’s failure or success. Some students, even at the graduate level, struggle with this learner centered approach. The technical tools of business are really quite simple. Application is surprisingly complex. This course aims to help you sharpen your skills in application. The acronym GIGO (garbage in – garbage out) applies here. You will get out what you put in. Those who put in little or nothing will receive comparable value. Helpful Hints for Writing Case Analyses 1. Be specific – avoid generalities and “weasel” words. Say exactly what you would do or what management should do. For example, to say the “management should improve communication with the rank and file,” or “the company needs to aggressively...
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...Organizational analysis is the process of reviewing the development, work environment, personnel and operation of a business or another type of association.[1] This review is often performed in response to crisis, but may also be carried out as part of a demonstration project, in the process of taking a program to scale, or in the course of regular operations. Conducting a periodic detailed organizational analysis can be a useful way for management to identify problems or inefficiencies that have arisen in the organization but have yet to be addressed, and develop strategies for resolving them.[1] Organizational analysis focuses on the structure and design of the organization and how the organization's systems, capacity and functionality influence outputs. Additional internal and external factors are also accounted for in assessing how to improve efficiency. Undertaking an organizational analysis is helpful in assessing an organization's current well-being and capacity, and deciding on a course of action to improve the organization's long-term sustainability. A restructuring of an Organization may become necessary when either external or internal forces have created a problem or opportunity for improvement in efficiency and effectiveness. When performing an organizational analysis, many details emerge about the functions and capacity of the organization. All of these details can make pinpointing what is efficient and inefficient difficult. Using theoretical organizational models...
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...Our assignment for this week is to prepare a strategic plan to grow an organization over the next three years. In this plan we are to include the following: 1) a description of the organization’s history, products, and their major competitors, 2) explain the current situation of the organization in the market, 3) conduct a SWOT analysis to determine what areas offer opportunities for change, 4) select three areas from the SWOT analysis and explain why the areas chosen are essential to the strategic plan, and 5) explain the method to measure the success of the strategic plan. The company that I chose to create a strategic plan for is going to be for Dell. With all this said let’s get started with Dell’s company overview. Dell came about in 1984, which is about 29 years ago. Their goal since they started was to make customized computers and have them delivered directly to the customer’s door. This company designs, manufactures, produces, promotes, sells, customizes, and presents amazing services to all over the world. They also offer its business making software, smart phones, peripherals, servers, mobile workstations, networking server optimizations, and data storage capabilities. Dell’s company employs more than 98,000 employees. Dell started with $1,000 in 1984 and their stock went up 13,5000% in the last 25 years (Dell, (2014). Dell reached their goal in 2011 by merging two brands to promote a better line of products which is where Alienware Systems came in. This...
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...|[pic] |Syllabus | | |School of Business | | |MGT/521 Version 5 | | |Management | | | | | Course Description This course applies the tools available to University of Phoenix graduate students and the competencies of successful managers to understand the functions of business. Students develop an increased awareness of their own perceptions and values in order to manage and communicate with others more effectively. Other topics include MBA program goals, argument construction, decision making, collaboration, and academic research. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: • University policies: You...
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...& Gamble: A Case Study Analysis Abstract Procter & Gamble is a consumer-goods company that began in 1837 and has grown to be a leader of its industry. It has over 800 brands worldwide, 25 of which generate more than 1 billion dollars in sales, including Tide, Downy, Always, Oral B, Crest, Gillette, Febreze, Swiffer, and Duracell. However, in the last 10 years, P&G has experienced a loss of sales. Through an analysis of the company and its history, its visions and goals, a SWOT analysis, and the Porter’s Five Forces Model, the problems Procter & Gamble face will be identified, discussed, and possible solutions and recommendations will be given. Keywords: Procter & Gamble, brands, analysis, consumer-goods Procter & Gamble: A Case Study Analysis Procter & Gamble is a company that specializes in consumer products for households, such as cleaning supplies, hygienic products, and cosmetics. The company has more than 25 recognizable brands that “each generate more than $1 billion in sales”, including Pampers, Downy, Olay, Crest, Febreze, Tide, Braun, Duracell, and Pantene, making P&G one of the most well-known consumer products companies in the world. It has also recently acquired brands such as Gillette, Wella, and Clairol. Although P&G is one of the most recognized enterprises in the world, for the past 6 years, the company has been struggling to keep sales up and increase growth. Through an analysis of the company, these problems...
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...Dean Juliet LaChappell Nicole Skubic Tyler Cramer Tyler Ford A Contents I. Executive Summary..................................................................................................................... 1 II. Columbia’s Past and Current Strategies..................................................................................... 2 Past Strategies.......................................................................................................................... 2 Current Mission and Vision Statement.................................................................................... 2 New Mission and Vision Statement ........................................................................................ 3 III. SWOT and Environmental Analysis......................................................................................... 3 Columbia SWOT Analysis ...................................................................................................... 3 Columbia SWOT Matrix ......................................................................................................... 4 Cabela's SWOT Matrix............................................................................................................ 4 Patagonia SWOT Matrix ......................................................................................................... 5 Lululemon SWOT Matrix ...............................................
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...Morgan Motor Company An analysis on Internal and external environment i|Page Table of Contents Executive Summary .................................................................................................................. iii 1.0 Current Situation.................................................................................................................. 1 1.1 Current condition ............................................................................................................. 2 1.2 Strategic Posture .............................................................................................................. 2 2.0 Corporate Governance......................................................................................................... 6 2.1 Board of Directors............................................................................................................ 7 2.2 Top Management ............................................................................................................. 9 3.0 External Environment: Opportunities and Threats ............................................................ 11 3.1 Physical Environment: Raw Material ............................................................................ 12 3.2 Societal Environment ..................................................................................................... 14 3.3 Task Environment .............................................................
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