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Firestone/Bridgestone Case, 2006.
A review of the Firestone/Ford controversy of 2000.
1,116 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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This paper takes a look at the Firestone/Ford controversy that was revealed in 2000 by a media report stating that there was an obvious link between the increasing number of roll-over accidents in the United States and Firestone tires. Firestone was asked to voluntarily recall its tires from the market. Three months passed before Firestone responded and since then some 6.5 million tires have been recalled.
Contents:
Overview
Key Issues of the Case
Legal Problems
Ethical Dilemma
Decision-Making Framework
Core Problems
Social, Cultural and Legal
Recommendation/Conclusion
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"Social responsibility: Every American Corporation needs to be fully aware of its responsibilities and obligations towards its external and internal stakeholders and this is the inability to understand this that annoys the public. The public believes that profit maximization is the only goal that corporations have in mind and they tend to ignore consumer's interests. But with more consumer enlightenment and stricter laws against defective products, many large corporations are coming under fire and this is leading to tarnished reputations and loss of consumer trust. Most consumers today would go for a company with better reputation than bigger name and this is the reason good crisis management has become a key to success in today's corporate sector. If you truly want to survive a huge blunder, own up to your fault and quickly do something about it. "
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Bridgestone/Firestone Tires and the Ford Motor Company, 2002.
This paper is written in the form of a letter to the Customer Safety Advocates in Chicago about the issue of Bridgestone/Firestone tires and the Ford Motor Company.
1,880 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 60.95
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This paper discusses the recall of Firestone Tires in the U.S. and the relative complicity of Firestone, the Ford Motor Company and consumers. The paper states that the fatal accidents and critical injuries involving Firestone tires on Ford vehicles resulted primarily from Firestones' lack of action because Firestone was well aware of problems with their tires on Ford Explorers and chose instead to blame alternately Ford and consumers for the tires defects.
From the Paper
"The recall of Firestone tires in the United States began on August 9, 2002 when Ford and Firestone announced the recall of 6.5 million tires. The total cost of replacement ranged from $500 million to 4.4 billion. The recall focused on both original and replacement tires, and only included two types of tires, installed on specific light trucks and SUVs."
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The Case Against Ford and Firestone, 2002.
Analysis of the controversy surrounding the Firestone-Ford Explorer disintegrating tire issue.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 9 sources, $ 89.95
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This paper is an analysis of the controversy surrounding the Firestone - Ford Explorer disintegrating tire issue. The author discusses the three parties involved - Ford, Firestone, and the victims - in an attempt to pin down the motivations of each. The author demonstrates how each side is shifting blame since the cause is not entirely clear. In analyzing the developments of this case, the author shows how both Ford and Firestone want to avoid taking blame and retain public confidence, while victims and consumer advocacy groups want to ensure corporate responsibility.
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Crisis Management, 2002.
This paper looks at the crisis of car tires blowing out while drivers are on the road and how the company Bridgestone/Firestone were accused of this crime. This paper shows the company's unwillingness to accept blame for road deaths.
1,250 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 42.95
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This paper looks at Bridgestone/Firestone's flat out refusal to accept blame for their part in any road deaths. The writer shows how corporate America feels more affianced to its internal stakeholders than to the consumer public. It follows with an example of a high profile trial where they consistently denied they had any responsibility for any damages. The writer concludes by showing that their policies and crisis management strategies not only cost the company its reputation but also result in permanent loss of consumer loyalty.
From the Paper
"Firestone doesn?t know a thing about good crisis management. Its policy of denying its obvious faults has decreased consumer?s trust in the company or its products for that matter. It is important nowadays to understand that consumers are not interested in big names only, they also want to be assured that the company indeed cares about all the stakeholders involved. Firestone?s employees have suffered tremendously from the recall and from its various errors as jobs were slashed in the United States and stock prices tumbled. The community and society on the whole suffered because one firm refused to own up and thus delayed tire recall."
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Tire Manufacturing, 2004.
A thorough analysis of the tire manufacturing industry.
2,906 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 86.95
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This paper discusses how the tire manufacturing industry is one of the most diversified and competitive industries in the U.S. Categorized by an oligopoly business environment, the industry is a hub for mature, key players like Goodyear, Michelin, Firestone, Bridgestone, and Sears etc. It explains how new entrants find it hard to enter the industry because of the unique business environment.
Introduction
The Industry's dominant economic features
Porters Five Forces
The rivalry among competing sellers in the industry
The potential entry of new competitors
Wining customers over their own substitute products
Supplier-seller collaboration and bargaining
Seller-buyer collaboration and bargaining
Drivers of change in the industry
Companies in the Strongest/Weakest Positions
Key Success Factors for Competitive Success
Conclusion
Appendix
References
From the Paper
"Given the above analysis, one can say that the tire manufacturing industry is categorized by extreme industry rivalry yet it is also the most diversified with scopes to expand according to the needs of the consumers. Diversity in consumers such as direct consumers, dealers, specialized consumer, company associations, associated industry etc. all greatly influence the market share. Furthermore, players in the industry must focus on research and innovation initiatives to identify the need of the future consumers. They are likely to succeed to harness loyal customers for future profitability."
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Ethics In The Business World, 2002.
Discussion of ethical issues using the example of Ford and Firestone.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 12 sources, $ 55.95
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Discussion of ethical issues using the example of Ford and Firestone. The companies' lack of disclosure regarding problems with Firestone tired on Ford Explorer vehicles that led to a series of deaths. Argues that Ford and Firestone put their company's profit over customer safety. Issue of consumers' rights vs. corporate cost and benefit.
From the Paper
"Ford and Firestone
The infamous series of deaths attributed mainly to malfunction of Firestone tires on Ford Explorer vehicles provides a good platform for looking at ethics in the business world. Ethical issues address an individual and organizational moral conduct in many aspects of life. In the business world, it involves answering the question of whether we are acting "in good faith, promptly, fairly and equitably, whenever liability is reasonably clear" (Claims, 2001).
If a business has a conflict of interest between being profitable and being unfair, then it is engaging in an unethical act toward the public. As in the case of Ford and Firestone, the company had apparently disclosed the truths from the public in hope of saving the company's long-built reputation. They were aware of the deaths and ..."
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Corporate Code of Conduct -- "Ford Motor Co.", 2002.
Assumes the role of Corporate Ethics Officer for Ford Motor Company and revises their existing corporate code of conduct, addressing major concerns the company has faced in the recent past.
2,226 words (approx. 8.9 pages), 14 sources, MLA, $ 69.95
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The paper discusses Ford's current ethical risk environment, the change in business climate, SUV safety, the Firestone tire issue, employee rights and practices and driver education. It then goes on to structure and implement a revised corporate ethics program, define what it hopes to achieve and how it will measure success. It concludes with a discussion entitled "Learning From Our Mistakes: Correcting Past Failures".
Table Of Contents
Introduction
Our Ethical Risk Environment
A Change of Climate
Human Rights
Firestone
SUV Safety
Driver Education
Our Corporate Ethics Program
Structure
Implementation
What We Hope To Achieve
How We?ll Measure Our Success
Learning From Our Mistakes: Correcting Past Failures
Bibliography
From the Paper
"Through our partnership with Firestone we learned many lessons. Together, we gained valuable insight into the importance of ensuring the quality of the products we make. Important as these evolving notions of corporate citizenship are, they build on what we consider to be the most basic element of citizenship: assuring the safety of those who trust us enough to drive our cars and trucks. Our customers have the same basic understanding: they always have expected us to make safe products and to take action when we discover a safety defect. We?ve learned that we must seek out new ways to review our suppliers' design and manufacturing processes. In the future, we plan to take a more active role in obtaining and analyzing data maintained by our suppliers concerning the performance of components used in our vehicles."
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Decision Analysis: Decision Trees, 2004.
Reviews importance of modeling in policy analysis and the use of decision tree analysis
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 39.95
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This paper reviews the importance of modeling in policy analysis and the use of decision tree analysis. It looks at the tools available to help policy makers. The writer uses the example of Firestone tires on the Ford Explorer sports utility vehicles as an application of decision trees in decision analysis.
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"There is a large variety of tools available to help decision-makers. This paper focuses on one of these tools decision tree analysis. The consideration of the decision tree decision analysis tool begins with are view of the ..."
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Product Liability, 2005.
Examines the law pertaining to product liability, as in the case with Ford Motor Company.
1,270 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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Product liability issues have been raised by consumers who have been injured by various products and often there are clusters of such claims when a particular product or type of product is shown to be defective. This paper shows that recently, the Ford Motor Company has become embroiled in such lawsuits because of the use of defective tires on their automobiles, first from Firestone and then from Goodyear, making both companies liable for the damage caused. The paper explains that product liability law is constantly evolving as new issues are raised and new attempts are made to deter lawsuits and reduce the awards possible for liability.
From the Paper
"Ford faced the evolving standards of product liability, as noted, and for the past thirty years or more, the theme has been to develop and refine theories aimed at imposing liability on product sellers for those damages caused by their defective products. Most states' courts or legislatures have been involved in this evolution by extending a strict liability theory (usually founded in tort) to product liability cases, on the theory that injured plaintiffs should be allowed to prove that "a defectively manufactured, designed, packaged, or labeled product, rather than the seller's negligence or malice, actually and proximately caused the plaintiffs injuries.""
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America and the Automobile, 2005.
This paper discusses the effect of the automobile on American society during the 1950's.
1,380 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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This paper explains that the 1956 Interstate Highway Act gave the federal government authority to construct a national system of highways; local, state, and federal governments diverted public funds to pay for this massive project and additional sleeker roads and freeways in order to meet the needs of drivers. The author points out that most people living in the cities, especially the poor, required public transportation; however, several large companies such as General Motors, Firestone and Standard Oil, invested a great amount of money into the automobile and saw economical public transit as a threat to their capitalistic goals of monopolizing mobility. The paper concludes that the dichotomy of simultaneous increased liberty and confinement in the social lives of Americans is perhaps the most important legacy the automobile left on American society.
From the Paper
"The urban poor did not suffer alone in their lack of mobility. Nearly every suburban household owned an automobile, and most families were relegated to a single vehicle. Many 1950s housewives were left at home all day while the husband went into the city with the family car. Women were confined to their homes as public transit was not available in most suburbs. In a way, the emphasis on private transit over public helped to feed the culture of domesticity by physically restricting women to the home. It would not be until later in the 1950s that the idea of "two Ford freedom" would enable wealthier families to own two vehicles and thus grant more freedom to the housewife. Automakers advertised a second car as a necessity to modern suburban living and convinced many working class families in the United States to aspire to own two cars."
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