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Present a paper that analyzes the changes in a major business organization (Ford, Chrysler, IBM, etc.) based on the turbulent economic conditions today. The analysis should reflect how the organization has changed operations (down-sizing, new product development, prices, etc.) with respect to trends, issues, and problems that need to be considered when determining the changes that the organization has implemented, or needs to implement to remain competitive within the industry.
Present a paper that analyzes the changes in a major business organization (Ford, Chrysler, IBM, etc.) based on the turbulent economic conditions today. The analysis should reflect how the organization has changed operations (down-sizing, new product development, prices, etc.) with respect to trends, issues, and problems that need to be considered when determining the changes that the organization has implemented, or needs to implement to remain competitive within the industry.
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Ford Changes in Major Business (APA, References, over 2900 words)
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Preview: ... e from petroleum products. Ford is making an effort to replace 40% of the petroleum-based foam with soy-based foam. To fight against decreasing profit, rising labor costs and employee benefit costs Ford has been implementing elements of its’ “Way Forward Plan.” This plan was developed in 2006. The plan calls for reducing the number of Ford’s North American manufacturing employees by 25,000-30,000 and also plans to idle 16 North American manufacturing facilities (“For a More Sustainable Future” 34.) Also in 2006 health care expenses for U.S. Ford employees, retirees and their dependents were $3.1 billion (“For a More Sustainable Future” 35.) Even though Ford values its’ past and present employees, the company cannot keep up with the rising prices of health care. In 2006 Ford had required retired employees to support a higher portion of their health care benefits, and active employees were asked to increase their health care contributions. Also in 2006 Ford employees were offered to leave the company. To make it appealing to employees Ford offered eight different incentive packages. A couple of these packages included early retirement and an educational opportunity package where employees with at least one year of service were eligible for up to $15,000 in tuition reimbursement per year up to four years (“For a More Sustainable Future” 34.) Another driving force that alters the competitiveness in the automobile industry is regulatory influences and government policy changes. One example of a regulatory influence would be the governments Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFÉ) requirement, which measures carbon dioxide emissions. Ford has met the requirement every year since the program was first introduced.<br> Altering societal concerns, attitude, and lifestyles are major instigators of industry change. Growing consumer concerns towards environmental safety is a major driver of change in the automobile industry. Ford recognizes that manufacturing and operating automobiles have a significant impact on the environment. Ford has several initiatives to protect the environment.<br> The first initiative includes developing advanced environmentally friendly vehicles. Ford was the first U.S. automaker to offer a full hybrid vehicle, which was also the first hybrid from any automaker in the SUV segment. The second initiative for Ford is to meet and exceed new clean air standards established by the Environmental Protection Agency. Reducing the environmental impact of our environment is Ford’s third initiative to protect the environment.<br> Ford also aims to recycle and reuse materials by contracting with suppliers to attain environmental friendly parts and components. An example is Ford’s “Fumes-to-Fuel technology.” A plant’s painting operations are its largest source of air emissions. Ford has developed a process that uses paint fumes to generate electricity for its plant.<br> The last initiative for Ford is conserving natural resources by taking part in global environmental programs to conserve energy and water. Ford’s developed a software program called “WET” that creates a facility-wide water balance to quantify individual uses of water and identify areas of opportunity. Safety is another concern that drives changes in automobile designs. Not only does Ford develop innovative safety technology the company also educates drivers. In 2003 Ford teamed up with the Highway Safety Association and a panel of safety experts to create a program called “Driving Skills for Life.” This program teaches teenagers develop the skills necessary for safe driving, beyond what they learn in standard driver education programs (“For a More Sustainable Future” 30.)<br>Five Force Analysis Intensity of Rivalry among Competitors<br ...
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