CIS 210 Assignments Submitted by: Rahul Jwarchan Stael Kitoto Merveille Mokweme Q.1 What are the main differences between OSI and TCP/IP reference models? Explain briefly. The main differences between the two models are as follows: - - OSI is a reference model and TCP/IP is an implementation of OSI model. - TCP/IP Protocols are considered to be standards around which the Internet has developed. The OSI model however is a “Generic‚ protocol-independent standard
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References 2 Introduction: I decided to choose the case of Harley-Davidson because I ’m keen on sport automobile‚ I ’m pilot of karting (Go-kart) and I share this passion that I loved nice mechanics. Furthermore‚ I have my motorbike license and I tried for the first time a Harley-Davidson there is few days and I was surprised by the sensations that I had because I thank that it was a motorbike for the elderly. So I think Harley-Davidson is a great case to study because they have a strong brand image
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Sonia Y. Farfan Murte 10/20/2014 Harley-Davidson Memo To be competitive in today’s market‚ companies need to evaluate their organizational capabilities from time to time. This allow companies in different industries to attract their customer’s attention by offering uniqueness and creativity in products that stand out from the competitors. By innovating and constantly updating their products‚ companies are always able to target and attract more customers. Harley Davidson‚ one of the most famous companies
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Harley-Davidson Mini Case Question 1 The international business environment that Harley-Davidson faces includes several challenges and obstacles. These challenges include trying to increase sales in nations that already offer well-known brands of motorcycles at cheaper costs. Besides having to compete with local brands‚ in places such as Europe each specific country may have different preferences on styling‚ size‚ and the type of performance. Other obstacles include high tariffs in some emerging
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and cyclical motorcycle business‚ Harley-Davidson attempts to expand capacity without taking on further debt. Thus‚ it would expand capacity first through internal process improvements and restructuring‚ and externally only if needed. • Timing – In 1992‚ production capacity was increased from 75‚000 to 100‚000 after an internal expansion project. In 1995‚ a further capacity expansion was planned in response to the growing motorcycle market. • Type – Harley-Davidson has plants capable of producing
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Harley-Davidson-From Dysfunctional to Cross-Functional. (Pages 212-213). Questions: 1. During Teerlink’s tenure as Harley’s Chief Financial Officer‚ was the organization structure flat or tall? Centralized or decentralized? Explain your answers. During Teerlink’s tenure the organizational structure at Harley’s was flat and decentralized. This was because he introduced a structure that had Cross-functionality‚ lifelong learning‚ and shared leadership fuel the so-called "circle organization"
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Harley Davidson Motor Company: Enterprise Software Selection Saddle up in style and innovation – With all THE DUST BLOWN OFF The Criteria: In order to select the provider of an enterprise –wide procurement and supplier management system the case study deals with two aspects: * Functional criteria and * Qualitative criteria The implementation of the new systems‚ involves the heavy change‚ which must be understandable‚ compatible‚ and it has to adhere with the requirements of the company
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1.0 Executive Summary Harley-Davidson is a company that despite enjoying nearly 15 years of being a leader in the market place and capitalizing on strong sales growth‚ find themselves reevaluating their overall strategy. The analysis below goes through the each level of the market-place to determine where‚ what and how change can take place. At the industry level‚ it is clear that the mature product life cycle necessitates stronger price competition‚ further expansion into foreign markets and
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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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Final Recommendations pg 3 1 Introduction Harley-Davidson Motorcycles have been around for just over 100 years. They became popular after World War II and had continued success until the 1970’s when the company was sold. In 1981 a group of executives bought the company and turned it around into what it is today. Harley-Davidson has had some hard times and some images to shed to get to where it is now‚ but it has been and are still
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