Tabatha Keas
Unit 1 Discussion Board
MGMT415
There are many organizations today that demonstrate a global management approach to their operations. The first company I chose to discuss is Boeing because they are a highly fascinating industry and they have global management operations all over the United States, as well as outside of the U.S. “Boeing is the world’s largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial jetliners and defense, space and security systems” (Boeing, 2011). They are ranked as the highest exporter in the U.S., supporting airline companies, as well as allied government customers in over 90 different countries; some of their products and services include commercial and military aircraft, satellites, weapons, electronic and defense systems, launch systems, advanced information and communication systems, and performance-based logistics and training. Since Boeing is one of the leading service providers for NASA, they assist in the operations of the Space Shuttle and International Space Station (Boeing, 2011). One of the most current and prominent projects Boeing is currently pursuing is the 787 Dreamliner, which has many of its suppliers and developers building parts and systems for this aircraft outside of the United States, such as in Australia, Canada. Many Japanese companies like Toray, Teijin, Fuji, Kawasaki, and Mitsubishi are producing and manufacturing approximately 35 % of the project for this 787 Dreamliner (Heizer, J. & Render, B., 2009, 26-27). Another company who demonstrates a global approach to their operations is Sony. The Sony Group primarily focuses on electronics, gaming devices, entertainment, and financial services sectors (Sony Corporation, 2011). They strive everyday to innovate new product ideas and target markets by staying unique with their products and services, in order to continuously appeal to