biggest conglomerate – Tata Group. Ratan Tata joined the company after college and took over his late uncle’s business 16 years ago. He is involved in more issues than he should be. The authoritarian Tata is the chairman of key units including Tata Motors and Tata Steel and is involved in all major deals and making all the key decision. 2. SECONDARY PROBLEMS 2.1 Short Term A bid for Jaguar and Land Rover might present an even more daunting challenge for Ratan Tata. It would be an uphill climb
Words: 1994 - Pages: 8
integration. Emphasize on local adaption. 2.1 ANALYSIS Adaption from the Case Studies and Research Cases Tata Group uses two different strategies locally and internationally when dealing with its businesses. Local businesses under Tata Group’ umbrella uses the Domestic Strategy which requires product differentiation base on the local adaption. Such example is the Tata Nano Car and the Tata Ace
Words: 2785 - Pages: 12
Ratan Tata: Leading the Tata Group into the 21st Century 1. The Tata Group has been transformed from a risk-averse, slow-moving giant into a more dynamic and aggressive conglomerate. How much of such a transformation can be attributed to one individual? Discuss the role of the leader in initiating and managing change. Answer The Tata Group transformation can be greatly attributed to the vision and execution of Ratan Tata. He was greatly responsible for the tremendous transformation because he
Words: 853 - Pages: 4
Tata OUTLINE FOR CASE ANALYSIS AND REPORTS 1. Source Problems: This is a general statement of the underlying, fundamental problem or core issue. It is important to distinguish between symptoms of the problem, and the problem itself. Frequently the source problem precedes the current problems in the case. (one short paragraph) (medical example: tonsillitis) 2. Secondary Problems: These are more specific, current and observable problems and derive from the
Words: 954 - Pages: 4
OUTLINE FOR CASE ANALYSIS AND REPORTS 1. Source Problems: This is a general statement of the underlying, fundamental problem or core issue. It is important to distinguish between symptoms of the problem, and the problem itself. Frequently the source problem precedes the current problems in the case. (one short paragraph) (medical example: tonsillitis) 2. Secondary Problems: These are more specific, current and observable problems
Words: 966 - Pages: 4
1. Which, if any, of the following initiatives undertaken by Ratan Tata do you think were good ideas? a) Creation of a Group Brand b) Building of equity interlocks among the Tata companies c) Sale of a part of Tata Industries Limited to the Hong Kong-based Jardine Matheson group d) Revitalisation of Tata Administrative Services 2. What do you think of some critics’ opinion that Ratan Tata was moving the group of companies in exactly the opposite direction from where it should be going? The
Words: 1223 - Pages: 5
Wikipedia programmer Brandon Harris Read now Ratan Naval Tata From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia "Ratan Tata" redirects here. For Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata, see Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata. Ratan Naval Tata Born 28 December 1937 (age 73) Bombay, Bombay Presidency,British India Residence Colaba, Mumbai, India[1] Nationality Indian Ethnicity Parsi Alma mater Cornell University Harvard University Occupation Chairman of Tata Group Years active 1962-present Spouse unmarried
Words: 1434 - Pages: 6
The Last Rajah: Ratan Tata and Tata’s Global Expansion Name: Student Id: Lecturer Unit Name: International Management Unit Code: BUS323 Table Of Content 1.0 Source of Problem 2.0 Secondary Problems • Short Term: 2.1 Recession 2.2 Human Resource and Organisational Culture 2.3 Union Strike and Rebels • Long Term: 2.4 Corus Company Debt 2.5 Jaguar and Land Rover Take over 2.6 Chairman Replacement 3.0 Analysis • 3
Words: 2040 - Pages: 9
Players The House of Tata is one of the oldest and well-known collection of companies in India. Jamseti Tata started the group in 1874 and he took his vision and built it into one of the biggest business organizations in India. J.R.D. Tata was elected chairman of Tata sons, which was the initial investor in many Tata companies in 1938 and began decentralizing power as well as personally choosing many of the Tata company chairman. J.R.D was in control when Tata airlines nationalized
Words: 1029 - Pages: 5
Tata Group: Transforming the Sleeping Elephant “A company does not become global by simply participating in geographical markets around the world. The objective of globalization is to become globally competitive, leverage global opportunities and have the required global capabilities. It implies an organization, which employs talented people without reference to nationality. We are in the process of acquiring such competitive position and global capabilities”. Ratan Tata, Chairman, Tata Sons (Hindustan
Words: 8239 - Pages: 33
