Table of Contents Ratan Tata: Leading the Tata Group into 21st Century 2 Introduction 2 Case Question 1 3 How much of such a transformation can be attributed to one individual? Discuss the role of the leader in initiating and managing change. 3 Case Question 2 4 a) What advantages and disadvantages did the Group gain through the streamlining of businesses? 4 b) Do you think‚ as of 2009‚ the Group is still present in too many businesses? 4 Case Question 3 10 Critically discuss
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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 Truck (picture below)‚ produced by Tata Motors at an affordable price for the people in India. Ratan Tata wanted to produce a car which is super cheap yet reliable. Aside from this example‚ Tata Group
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INTRODUCTION Tata Motors limited was established under the parent company Tata Group in 1945. When Tata Motors was established it first started producing locomotives and engineering products. In 1954 Tata motors started to produce medium-sized commercial vehicles‚ when it reached a collaborative agreement with Daimler Benz AG. Tata motors produced its first independently designed light vehicle in 1986‚ which was called Tata 407. In 1994 Tata Motors first started manufacturing passenger cars when
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LEADERSHIP QUALITIY OF RATAN TATA RATAN TATA (born December28‚ 1937 in Mumbai) is the present chairman of the Tata Group India largest conglomerate established by earlier generation of his family. PERSONALITY • Very dignified •Ethical •Dependable •Believes in keeping promise •Loyal and believes in relationship •Questioning the unquestionable • Risk taker not a speculator • Employ leadership quantities and a tremendous m motivator Motivation RATAN TATA must always keep motivating
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1. Cultural and political issues can affect Tata Motor’s Nano car. Cultural issues such as differences in languages‚ customs‚ and social issue can contribute either positively or negatively towards the Nano car. Tata Motor’s has to learn all of the legal ramifications in each country they plan to sell their car. For instance‚ just because the Nano meets the safety requirements in India does not mean it will pass the safety requirements of another because that culture may have stricter standards
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RATAN TATA One of the most well-known and respected industrialists in India‚ Ratan Tata (Ratan Naval Tata)‚ is the Chairman of the salt to software conglomerate‚ Tata Group which is based in India and comprising 98 operating companies in seven business sectors across 80 countries. Ratan Tata was born to Soonoo & Naval Hormusji Tata on December 28‚ 1937. He was brought up their grandmother Lady Navajbai after his mother moved out following a troubled marriage. He studied at the Campion School in Mumbai
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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
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Industry Attractiveness 6 Emerging Trends in the Industry 7 Value Chain Analysis 7 VRIO FRamework 8 1. Design and technological capability 8 2. Loyal vendor base 8 3. Manufacturing synergies 8 4. Sales and Distribution Network 8 TATA Group 9 Problem statement 9 Slack 10 Core Competencies 10 Challenges - Mid Size cars and Utility vehicles 11 Recommendations 11 Improvements in Cars and UV vehicles 11 Increased competition 11 Evaluation of Recommendations 12 Strategy
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Tata Iron and Steel Company was established by Dorabji Tata on August 25‚ 1907‚ as part of his father Jamsetji’sTata Group.[11][12][13] By 1939 it operated the largest steel plant in the British Empire. The company launched a major modernization and expansion program in 1951. Later‚ the program was upgraded to 2 MTPA project. In 1990‚ it started expansion plan and established its subsidiary Tata Inc. in New York. The company changed its name from TISCO to Tata Steel in 2005.[14] In August 2004‚
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Tata Motors The Indian Automobile industry The automotive sector is one of the core industries of the Indian economy‚ Continuous economic liberalization over the years by the government of India has resulted in making India as one of the prime business destination for many global automotive players. The automotive sector in India is growing at around 18 per cent per annum. The cumulative annual growth rate of production of the automotive industry from the year 2000-2001 to 2005-2006 was 17 per
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