| Papers [1-15] of 100 :: [Page 1 of 7] | | Go to page : 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 —> | Search results on "FORD CASE STUDY": |
|
|
Case Studies: Ford Motors, Cisco Systems and Apollo Hospital, 2004.
The paper presents three case studies involving three organizations: Ford Motors, Cisco Systems and Apollo Hospital.
2,925 words (approx. 11.7 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 103.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
The paper presents case studies on recent problems at each of these organizations: Ford Motors, Cisco Systems and Apollo Hospital. The author clarifies the situation. The paper includes an executive summary, analysis and recommendations.
From the Paper
"Cisco Systems implemented an Oracle ERP system when it made the decision that its existing legacy software program was not reliable enough to handle existing operations and not sophisticated enough to allow Cisco to continue to expand and when management determined that every effort to fix the existing system was in effect putting one bandage on top of another. Ultimately the cost of the project exceeded ... million. The scope of the product expanded dramatically. The implementation team grew to more than ... people."
| |
|
Ford Case Study Report, 2007.
A case study on how Ford Motor Company is coping with changes in the US automobile industry.
4,510 words (approx. 18.0 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 117.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper discusses the changes that the US auto market is subject to with regard to the type of vehicles consumers prefer and in connection with the actual system that insures the vehicles' delivery to consumers. It discusses how not even the best auto companies have successfully managed to adapt to these changes. The paper then focuses on Ford Motor Company and how they are coping with the changes in the industry.
From the Paper
"To conclude, I restate the fact that the auto industry in the US and worldwide has undergone significant changes and it will continue to do so. Even the best companies such as Ford should enhance their awareness with regard to the evolution and continuous development of the market so as to be sure that they are fully prepared to meet their customers demands, swiftly and with impeccable services. None but the best and most experienced business people should be accepted as leaders. In the end, a company's most valuable assets are its employees and their proper election, their skills and abilities are the determinant factor for the success of a major corporation as Ford is."
| |
|
A Case Analysis of the Ford Motor Company, 2004.
Describes the leadership style of the new Ford Motor Company CEO, Bill Ford, Jr.
1,750 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 56.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper discusses the difference in leadership style between present CEO, Bill Ford, Jr., and the previous CEO, Jacques Nasser. Ford, Jr. is described as a leader who emphasizes employee relationships and employee satisfaction, and Nasser is described as someone who emphasizes the technical aspects of the job. Ford, Jr. is presented in a positive light, while Nasser is presented in a more negative light.
From the Paper
"Ford appears to be overcoming any resistance to these changes by serving as an educator and facilitator, as well as communicating to, and supporting the staff. He has always been well liked by the company?s blue-collar and white-collar employees. He wants to get ?back to the basics? as far as the business is concerned. He wants to reconcile the company. Planned change within an organization can lead to positive results on the organization as a whole, and it?s effectiveness accomplishing its goals within the business world. Ford is working at restoring company morale, which can be directly associated with product quality levels. This can be done through communication."
| |
|
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
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
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.
| |
|
Systems Development Case Study: the Case of PepsiCo, 2005.
A case study looking at PepsiCo's implementation of a new procurement tracking and data-keeping system.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 35.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
The paper looks at PepsiCo's recent decision to implement a new procurement tracking and data-keeping system for its international operations. It paper examines the objective that drove the change, the factors at play which made it desirable, the main participants in the new design, and the systems development cycle approach which would have worked best had it been implemented at the start of the entire process.
Finally, the paper looks at the problems and opportunities that would have been considered by the student if he had been in charge of the design and implementation of the new procurement system.
From the Paper
"The following paper will briefly review five questions which invariably arise when assessing why a particular systems arrangement is adopted by an organization. Specifically, the paper will look at PepsiCo's objectives for any Purchase to Pay system modification it undertakes, what factors were present to motivate the company to implement the project, who were the main participants PepsiCo had to involve so as to develop the corporation's revamped Purchase to Pay system, which systems development cycle approach would have been best for the PepsiCo project and, not least of all, what problems and opportunities should have been considered in conducting the initial systems investigation? This is a fairly complex topic, but the underlying truth it reveals are not especially complex at all; to wit, the case study of PepsiCo underscores how important it is to examine every option and scenario before making detailed changes.."
| |
|
Ford and Post-Ford, 2002.
The Federal state's approach to the welfare state in the Fordist and post-Fordist periods in Canada.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 53.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper discusses the federal state's approach to the welfare state during the Fordist and post-Fordist periods. It shows how the state intervened and regulated the economy from the end of the Second World War to the 1980s, when deficit mania led to a dismantling of the overseeing state. This led to cutbacks in all social programs.
| |
|
Ford Pinto and Corporate Crime, 2004.
A discussion of corporate crime through a close examination of the Ford Pinto case, one of the landmark cases in corporate criminology.
2,829 words (approx. 11.3 pages), 15 sources, MLA, $ 84.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper analyzes the Ford Pinto case, one of the landmark cases in corporate criminology. The first part of the paper examines the facts of the Ford Pinto case from the supposed decision to ?rush? the production of the unsafe car to the effects of the 1980 criminal trial of the Ford Motor Company for reckless homicide. It then uses the framework of research on white-collar crime and studies on organizational culture and structure to examine the lack of safety and recall regulations that may have contributed to as much as 500 deaths. It concludes that, in addition to the drive for profit, the institutional norms embedded in the organizational structure of the Ford Company, as well as within the NHTSA at the time, contributed significantly to the lack of both internal and external regulations. The lack of these regulations, in turn, resulted in unsafe cars that caused many of their occupants to lose their lives.
Outline
Review of Literature
Background of Ford Case
Ford?s Organizational Structure
Administrative Evil and the Lack of Regulation
Corporate Crime and Administrative Evil
From the Paper
"Much of the literature on the Ford Pinto case focuses on how consumer safety was willingly sacrificed in the face of ?corporate greed.? Dowie (1977) wrote the first and definitive account in his Pulitzer Prize winning ?Pinto Madness.? In this expose, Dowie unearthed documents proving that the engineers and managers Ford Company knew of the Pinto?s safety problems for at least seven years, but refused to make the necessary safety changes. This decision, Dowie charged, was based on the concept of profit maximization."
| |
|
The Ford Pinto, 2006.
An analysis of the Pinto Case in which the Ford Pinto automobile was deemed dangerous because the location of the gas tank made the likelihood of an explosion very high in cases of even minor impact.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 1 source, $ 71.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper analyzes the ethical issues involved in the Pinto Case, a case that raises a number of ethical issues from different points of view, testing the way business operates and how business actions are and should be judged. Ethics in the automotive industry have been debated at least since the mid-1960s when Ralph Nader published his book on the dangers of the Corvair automobile, charging that General Motors was knowingly developing and selling a poorly designed vehicle. In the pinto case, the issue raised addressed product liability, and the Ford Pinto was deemed dangerous because of a gas tank that could explode in even the most minor impact.
| |
|
Ford, FDI and Avon, 2002.
This paper is a brief discussion of three international business cases: Ford in Europe, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in China and Avon Worldwide.
1,915 words (approx. 7.7 pages), 0 sources, $ 61.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper explains that Ford in Europe has developed an organizational model that can be adopted by other multinationals. The author feels that the FDI case demonstrates the importance of realizing there is a basic and essential difference between the way the Chinese and the Western World looks at capitalism. The paper discusses, using the 4P?s of marketing, that a major reason why Avon has been so successful is that it has been more willing to change both its product and marketing strategies to meet local tastes and cultures.
Table of Contents (each case)
Summary
Problem
Solutions
From the Paper
"The company, before entering, analyzes its own PRODUCT line and then determines how much of its current product line would be suitable in each country. The next step seems to be doing a thorough study of the cosmetics market in that country as a means of determining what PRICE point resistance can be expected in the countries. Further, price is a good guideline to determine how much markup is available in the manufacturing process to absorb these price points."
| |
|
Four Marketing Cases, 2008.
This paper discuses four marketing case studies: The cases of BMW Films, Prozac/Paxil, Sony's EyeToy and Tivo.
1,880 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 60.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper relates that marketing is a vital part of the successful cases of BMW Films, Prozac/Paxil, Sony's EyeToy and Tivo. The author points out that, because BMW's customers are technologically oriented, BMW Films must consider marketing collateral based on pod-casts, blogs and an RSS news/advertisement campaign distributed via the Internet. The paper relates that the strategy of marketing pharmaceutical product for diseases, like "social phobia", whose discovery were at least partially funded by the major pharmaceuticals themselves, is highly effective and creates a market where previously none existed. The author underscores that the strategy of bundling the EyeToy product with Sony's existing computer game stations eliminates the consumer perception that EyeToy is a low cost device. The paper realizes that Tivo's marketing department is limited by the confines of its retail distribution and manufacturing agreements.
Table of Contents:
Abstract
Case Analysis
BMW Films
Marketing Antidepressants Case Study
Sony EyeToy Case
Tivo Case Study
From the Paper
"BMW's target market differs somewhat with each of its product lines although in all cases its overall target market is considered affluent to some degree. For the 3 series product line, BMW's target market is described as the upwardly mobile, young professional who declaring him or herself to be on the way up the ladder of success. For the 5 series product line, BMW's target market is largely a repeat customer who has reached a degree of established success and can afford the added accoutrement of the mid-range BMW luxury product."
| |
|
Steelworkers' Trilogy Cases, 2006.
A discussion of the steelworkers' trilogy cases of 1960 and the way that they impacted arbitration and labor law in America.
3,081 words (approx. 12.3 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 90.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
The steelworkers' trilogy cases greatly changed the way that arbitration is dealt with in America. In light of this, the paper discusses and analyzes these three cases and determines what arbitration was like before and after the cases took place. This study looks at arbitration in various cases (most notably the steelworkers' trilogy) based on unfair labor practices. There is significance to this based on the fact that the way that arbitration is conducted was changed based on these cases and they made a significant difference in the way that the laws regarding arbitration were handled. Looked at here are the steelworkers' trilogy cases, the history of arbitration both before and after the cases, and the impact that these cases had on arbitration in this country.
Outline
Abstract
Introduction
Arbitration Before the Steelworkers' Trilogy Cases
The Steelworker Trilogy Cases
Case #1 - United Steelworkers of America v. American Manufacturing Co.
Case #2 - United Steelworkers of America v. Enterprise Wheel & Car Corp.
Case #3 - United Steelworkers of America v. Warrior & Gulf Navigation Co.
Conclusion
From the Paper
"The steelworkers trilogy cases of 1960 gained much attention at the time and remained famous for years afterward as being the most significant cases where the arbitration of grievances were concerned. In these cases, the United States Supreme Court was aware of the necessity of strict rules to keep arbitration honest and fair for all of the parties that are involved with it. One of the laws under which arbitration awards may be forced or vacated is Section 301 of the Labor Management Relations Act, which has been used for some time in various cases. The Federal Arbitration Act also created guidelines to ensure that arbitration is fair, and there are only four circumstances under Federal law where an arbitration award may be changed or vacated under this Act."
| |
|
The Ford Escort and the Mercury Tracer, 1994.
This paper compares two similar but competitive Ford products, the Ford Escort and the Mercury Tracer, in context of an industry overview: Competition, pricing, financing, global issues and marketing.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 6 sources, $ 47.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
From the Paper
"The small car market in the United States has increased in importance since the gas crisis of the mid-1970s. American auto makers, who produced large automobiles which registered poor gas mileage, were surprised by imports such as Volkswagen, Nissan, Toyota and Mazda, all of whom stressed economy over luxury. Since that time, some of the luxuries formerly associated with large automobiles have been built into the smaller cars as American manufacturers have sought to build cars which can successfully compete in this lucrative and highly competitive niche. This research examines one auto maker, Ford, and two of its products which would seem to compete against each other: the Ford Escort and the Mercury Tracer.
The Escort was the best selling Ford car for eight consecutive years during the 1980s.. Its sister car, the Mercury Trace ... "
| |
|
Communication Case Logs, 2008.
An analysis of three short case studies dealing with communication issues in organizations.
1,852 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 59.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper looks at the fact that many organizations effectively differentiate between its leadership structure and its organizational culture. It presents three different case studies, dealing with leadership and diversity in relation to how communications are carried out.
Outline:
Case Summary One
The Response to Case Summary One
Case Summary Two
The Response to Case Summary Two
Case Summary Three
The Response to Case Summary Three
From the Paper
"Organizational culture is a critical issue in contemporary organizations because it is increasingly the only method in which many competitors can differentiate themselves from their competition. According to Keyton, organizational culture can be defined in many different ways but the recurring theme among these many definitions is the assertion that organizational culture are a series of shared values and meanings regarding the common work experiences of employees (21). While Keyton and other researchers have reached some consensus on organizational culture, there is often a divergence of opinion regarding the nature of leadership within the organization and how leadership is or should be manifested within the context of organizational culture."
| |
|
The Ford Motor Company, 2001.
This essay looks at the history of the Ford Company under the leadership of founder Henry Ford.
1,085 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 37.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper explores the leadership capabilities of Henry Ford, creator of the Ford Motor Company. The author gives a corporate and organizational history of the company and discusses the company?s culture as a result of Ford?s influence and includes comments of leadership theories.
From the Paper
"As the twentieth century drew to an end, Time magazine named the Model T the ?automobile that defined the twentieth century from start to finish?. Henry Ford?s Model T mass production methods, and wage price theories revolutionized American industry. He was extraordinarily influential and respected because he made a product that met a public need. Ford had an immeasurable impact on American life. ?When he got his Model T rolling in 1908, the horse disappeared so fast that the conversion of acreage from hay to other crops is said to have caused an agricultural revolution?. By the 1920?s, it was rarely possible to find a farm where a horse did most of the hauling and plowing. Ford was the most influential force in putting North America on wheels."
| |
|
The Supreme Court Case of Brewer v. Williams, 2007.
This paper offers a case commentary, in response to the United States Supreme Court case of Brewer v. Williams.
1,550 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 50.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper is written in response to the important decisions which were handed down by the Supreme Court in Brewer v. Williams, regarding the disappearance of ten year old Pamela Powers in Des Moines, Iowa. It presents an overview of the case, including the question which the Court was prompted to answer, the facts of the case and the rational the Court used in deciding the way in which it did. The paper looks at prior cases involving the right to counsel, as well as cases following the Brewer decision, and an argument as to why this case is of a significant benefit to American Law.
From the Paper
"In order to understand how the Court reached its ruling, it's important to understand some of the significant cases prior to Williams. In Massiah v. United States 377 U.S. 201 (1964) the Supreme Court ruled that once a suspect has been indicted and retains a lawyer, the police cannot (through any means) try to illicit incriminating statements from the suspect, in order to use at trial; thus, it was a direct violation of Massiah's Right to Counsel. In Miranda v. Arizona 384 U.S. 436 (1966) the Court held that if there is a determination that a suspect is deprived of movement in a significant way, and is also being interrogated, he must be informed of his rights prior to questioning."
|
|
|
