Internal Audits 3.0. Organizational Resources/Capabilities/Competencies Assessment 4.0. SWOT Analysis Table Strength 1. Strong Brand Image. 2. Strong market leadership for a wide range of Products & Services. 3. Strong Financial Performance for Research & Development. 4. Strong Brand Loyalty by its Customer. Weaknesses 1. Expensive Products. 2. Apple’s products & services are incompatible with others. Opportunities 1. Expend current distribution network. 2. Rises of demand for smartphones and tablets
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------------------------------------------------- Ford Motor Company Case Report ------------------------------------------------- Executive Summary Ford Motor Company has a long history‚ starting in Michigan in 1903. They have focused on designing and manufacturing and have been very successful‚ however with increasing competition‚ global markets and over-capacity the company needs to look at ways to improve profitability. The company has implemented various programs and processes to create
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The rise of multinational companies and increased global diversification by even small companies has resulted in people of diverse backgrounds and cultures working together in the same office or for the same organization. Conflict in such situations is predictable‚ but understanding the diversity issues can help companies implement programs designed to keep conflict at a minimum and to take full advantage of the many benefits which such diversity brings to an organization. Key to understanding how
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Ford Motor Company Chapter 5 Case Study This case outlines 4 strategic options Ford is pursuing to increase its profitability. Describe each of the four options. For each option list 2 criteria you would use to evaluate the option. The first option is to close down older plants in an effort to realign production and sales. The criterion to evaluate that option would be to make sure that the costs of that plant shutdown are offset by the increased profitability that is expected. In order for
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report assesses the SWOT of the company Ikea‚ an international home furnishing retailer. Research has shown how Ikea have succeeded in expanding its stores worldwide and in meeting consumers expectations. Conducting SWOT before deciding what business to start is a must in order to see the reality of the business or ideas and run your business with a position of strength. On the structure of this paper‚ the companys background will first be highlighted. Next will be the SWOT analysis‚ their strengths
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Company Profile Ford Motor Company was founded in 1903 by automotive and industrial pioneer Henry Ford in Dearborn‚ Michigan. Being first to implement a moving assembly line for automotive manufacturing‚ Ford was able to more efficiently mass produce their products than their competitors. In 1908 the Model T was introduced and went on to sell over 15 million vehicles‚ firmly establishing Ford as the major player in the early automotive industry with 50% market share by the 1920s. The company went
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Jr.’s decision to diversify Ford Motor Company’s executive management staff with an auto industry outsider in order to support financial‚ operational‚ and innovation excellence. Alan Mulally’s Conflict Management Style Alan Mulally was hired in September of 2006 by Ford Motor Company to be their President and CEO at a time when the company was struggling for its very survival. Mulally’s challenge to reinvent Ford would be great as the company was rife with dysfunctional conflict
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Ford Motor Case Study Table of Contents Executive Summary 3 Introduction 4 Issue Identification 5 Environmental and Root Cause Analysis 6 Alternatives and Options 8 Recommendations 10 Implementation 11 Monitor and Control 12 Exhibits 13 Executive Summary After reviewing Ford Motor supply chain‚ we became aware of its very complex nature. Due to this complexity we are forced to search for alternatives
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SWOT Analysis of Canada’s Fisheries andAquaculture Industry A SWOT analysis (Strengths‚ Weaknesses‚ Opportunities‚ Threats) is a popular anduseful way to outline areas of potential action that will help in enhancing an industry’sperformance. Identification of competitive advantages and unique selling points ishelpful in identifying market opportunities. A SWOT analysis is also useful inidentifying areas of weakness‚ which could damage any potential marketing effort.Conducted effectively‚ a SWOT
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MacPherson v. Buick Motor Company This case overviews MacPherson who bought a Buick who had a faulty wheel that collapsed‚ causing an accident that injured MacPherson. Buick had not manufactured the wheels but had contracted a manufacturer to make wheels for them. MacPhereson sued Buick for the accident. The lower and higher courts agreed that Buick was responsible for the defect. While it had not manufactured the wheels themselves‚ Buick was responsible for the final product that made it to
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