IV. INTERNAL ENVIRONMENT A. Corporate Structure 1. Divisional structure: manufacturer of motorcycle‚ many of the first business in the United States to use just-in-time inventory. 2. The direction are set onward by lower level of employees and implemented by top management. Top management encourages education for employees of company objectives and develops a trust that employees will execute the right decision. B. Corporate Culture 1. Quality key ingredient - Open communication between
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Harley Davidson We have decided to address problems and causes within the Harley Davidson Company by using a strategic audit which will explain past‚ present and future trends within this organization. I. Current Situation A. Current Situation Excellent financials‚ low debt load‚ 2001 was the 16th consecutive year with record performance. Price/earnings ratio is positive. World wide retail for 4th quarter 12.9% growth over year 2000. Forbes named Harley-Davidson its "Company of the
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Q1. ) 1. Which of Porter’s generic strategies is H-D using? Will this strategy work for all of the countries described in the case? Why or why not? According to Porter Generic Strategies‚ Harley-Davidson Company uses “Differentiation Strategy” by offering its heavyweight motorcycle through the distinctive designs. Also‚ as a leader of heavyweight motorcycle manufacturers‚ more than 100 years old existed in the market‚ its American icon and nostalgia make H-D become traditional brand. Therefore
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Summary of the case study "Harley-Davidson rockers ’ idol" So‚ this case study is about Harley-Davidson‚ a brand of motorcycles and more precisely about its development since his foundation in 1903 by 21-year-old William S. Harley and 20-year-old Arthur Davidson. So‚ in 2003‚ it was the celebration of the 100th birthday of the Harley-Davidson. And‚ in order to commemorate it‚ fans of this famous brand rode until Milwaukee to see the parade of 10 000 Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Through this
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as to why the U.S. Government should continue to fund N.A.S.A’s space program is a huge controversy today. With the ideals that American tax dollars should be spent on more important things and that companies are now able to construct their own rockets that are able to send people on excursions into space‚ really is what challenges government support and true betterment of humanity. Since the beginning of human intelligence‚ humanity has always wondered what was beyond our world‚ and what mysteries
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Executive Summary Harley-Davidson‚ Inc. was founded in 1903 in Milwaukee‚ Wisconsin. It was one of only two U.S. motorcycle manufacturers to survive the Great Depression. From 1950 to 1980‚ H-D struggled to survive a difficult time in its history. During those years‚ they developed a poor reputation for quality and performance. Were it not for the federal government’s intervention‚ Harley might have gone out of business. Fear that major U.S. manufacturers like Harley-Davidson would be crushed
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1. Historically‚ how did Harley-Davidson manage to dominate the U.S. market? How did it do so and what were its sources of competitive advantage? And starting in the 197-s Harley Davidson got into trouble‚ what change? Internally? Externally? 2. What were the major ingredients of the Harley-Davidson’s transformation process? What elements seemed to you to be the most important? What three or four lessons summarize the experience of Harley Davidson? 3. What are Harley’s current sources of
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Harley-Davidson Case Analysis Harley-Davidson should tailor is product and service offerings to the 55-64 year old segment‚ and expand its Rental and Rider’s Edge programs to continue growing Market leader in motorcycles - Market leader with 50% domestic and 32% global market share in motorcycles - Stock prices CAGR since 1989: 32% - American legendary lifestyle brand - Loyal customers: 900‚000 members in Harley-Davidson Owner Group - 50% of sales to repeating customers Ageing customer
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1. How does Harley-Davidsonbuild long term customer relationship? As a company who sold more than 900‚000 units of motorcycle‚ Harley Davidson must be made a very good relationship with its customers‚ especially the long-term customers. We all know that Harley-Davidson users are not only men‚ but also women. Even in some products‚ they make teenagers ride them too. So that‚ the company needs to keep their relationship in the right ways. In a case‚ Harley-Davidson Company builds a good relationship
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Harley Davidson: Preparing for the Next Century BUSI 615 40 Professor David Houghton By Brian Lynch Since the founding of Harley-Davidson in 1903 by Arthur and Walter Davidson and William Harley‚ the company has a rich heritage and a loyal following. The company has proven to be resilient and innovative throughout the years. They have made their fair share of mistakes‚ especially while under the ownership of AMF‚ whose decisions almost destroyed Harley-Davidson. They have also made an
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