We will explain how corporate governance has played a significant role in shaping Volkswagen, in terms of strength and weakness during the time this textbook was published; and to conclude, we will provide an update emphasizing how mergers have played a role in where Volkswagen is today. Theoretical Principle As mentioned by Janet Morrison in her book “International Business, Challenges in a Changing World”, one of the purposes for case studies is to “[explore chapter themes and create links between the different topic areas covered in the book]” (Morrison, xxvii). To that end, Case Study 1.2 looks at the term corporate governance as it relates to Volkswagen. Corporate governance is defined as “a company’s decision-making structure and processes at the highest level, by which its directors are responsible to its owners and other stakeholders” (Morrison, 21). Corporate governance structures differ from country to country, with varying levels of transparency and accountability mechanisms.
Running Head: THE LIFE OF HENRY FORD The Life Henry Ford By: Shayne of Campbell Composition I Instructor: Mr. Cameron Chambers ITT Technical Institute Due: 11-21-2011 Abstract One of the greatest entrepreneurs that change history and help pave the way we live today. This man was Henry Ford. Henry Ford's invention of the automobile change the way we traveled made it necessary for highways. His life's hardships and determination makes him one of the most intriguing entrepreneurs in American history. The creation of Ford Motor Company changed the way businesses were run at that time.
Business Organizations and Unions Establishing business organizations or small companies require various issues to consider and is not limited to the financial aspect of formation and workforce but also requires adherence to numerous legal laws. It is therefore necessary to research and ascertain that both management and its employees acclimatize themselves on these issues and work hand -in-hand to obtain their goals and objectives, thus resulting to the success of the organization. This paper will expound on the relationship between Ford Motor Company and the United Automobile Workers Union from its early years and the effects of the union to the organization. Ford Motor Company and United Automobile Workers Union The Ford Motor Company is one of the largest automotive manufacturers in the world founded by Henry Ford in 1903. The company manufactures and distributes automobile around the globe with famous vehicle brands produced such as Ford, Lincoln, Volvo, and Mercury.
In order to successfully lead any team being smarter than their subordinates is a great start while the absences of knowledge that inferior workers have could delay performance. Effective leaders are driven by completing goals and moving on to the next goal without primarily counting on employees support or motivation to reach them. With the variety of traits shaping the leadership role integrity in opinion is the key trait that can determine if a leader can be successful or not in the long run. Discuss Mulally’s leadership style at Ford Motor Company and provide examples of how his actions fit this style. Alan Mulally, the current CEO of Ford Motor Company, came into the company with a new direction.
Ford’s mission statement is ONE FORD: ONE TEAM, ONE PLAN, and ONE GOAL ONE FORD: ONE Ford expands on the company’s four-point business plan for achieving success globally. It encourages focus, teamwork and a single global approach, aligning employee efforts toward a common definition of success and optimizing their collective strengths worldwide. The elements of ONE Ford are: ONE TEAM: ONE Ford emphasizes the importance of working together as one team to achieve automotive leadership, which is measured by the satisfaction of our customers, employees and essential business partners, such as our dealers, investors, suppliers, unions/councils and communities. ONE PLAN: • Aggressively restructure to operate profitably at the current demand and changing model mix. • Accelerate development of new products our customers want and value.
To help understand the market we will review the history of the products and complete a pestel analysis of the North American pick up industry. We will then review the 4 p’s of both Dodge Ram and Ford and investigate the segmentation targeting and marketing of the two companies and their respective light truck lines. We will review the brand identities and compare and contrast the points of parity and differentiation that help the products compete. Finally we will make recommendations for Ford to continue to dominate the market and for Dodge Ram to continue to gain market share. History In 1900, Henry Ford built his third vehicle – a truck.
[pic] ADIDAS IN 2008: HAS CORPORATE RESTRUCTURING INCREASED SHAREHOLDER VALUE? WRITTEN CASE REPORT Subject: BUAD 340 – Strategic Management I Submitted to: xxx, Senior Partner Submitted by: xxx, President/CEO xxx, VP Finance xxx, VP Marketing xxx, VP Operations xxx, VP HR Date Submitted: March 29, 2011 Executive Summary Jinka Consulting has conducted a thorough analysis of Adidas AG and has defined the problem and the consequences of the main strategic issues Adidas is facing. The main issue that Jinka Consulting is addressing is how to remain competitive with Nike, who is currently outperforming Adidas, and how to eventually overtake the number one spot by gaining and maintaining market share. There are a number of internal and external factors that are affecting the operations of Adidas, such as gaining market share over Nike, and capitalizing on international expansion opportunities and acquisitions. Adidas also needs to address their decreasing liquidity to ensure that the working capital is available to act upon any opportunities.
(Meenakshi, 2012). In this essay I am going to explore and analyse personality trait theories, specific key examples and case studies of personality in practice, and the mechanisms of effective leadership; to formulate and finalise how personality traits influence leader emergence and performance. Early leadership theories and philosophies were formed on the basis that outstanding performance leaders differed in important ways from average people due to their unique extraordinary personalities (Humphrey, 2013). This is evident in early research by the historian Thomas Carlyle as he once stated “The history of the world was the biography of great men”, (Judge, 2002). In the ever-changing dynamic business world, Ford, Carnegie and Rockefeller, personified the industries they dominated, with Thomas Edison and Alexander Bell embodying the scientific entrepreneurial spirits; and the works of Florence Nightingale revolutionising health care and modern nursing.
Case Overview The case is entitled Carlos Ghosn and Renault- Nissan: Leading for Global success. This case was placed under the chapter, “Global strategy and Organization” in the text book “international Business: strategy, Management and New Realities”. The case demands an analysis of Carlos Ghosn in terms of his leadership and contribution to Nissan’s company and an overall evaluation of Nissan’s international strategy. In what ways is Carlos Ghosn a visionary leader? What traits does he possess that are typically of a visionary leader?
He showed this dimension through his innovative idea of creating plastic cards with the company’s four goals on one side and the company definition on the other (Hellriegal & Slocum 2010, p544). This allowed him to share his vision and expectations with the employees, who had to be on board with him in order to make Ford successful. Mulally’s emotional stability, conscientiousness and openness positively influenced his leadership at Ford. First, because of his conscientiousness, Mulally made notes, talked to employees and studied the Ford company before he arrived to become familiar with how it operated. This detailed process allowed him to develop a strategic plan that would guide his decision-making.