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C/E/793. Economic Impact of Rising Fuel Prices on Automotive Industry

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6950
DATE:
2011
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69.99 GBP

This paper discusses oil prices and performance in the car industry. The objectives are to assess the factors that influence automotive industry, to evaluate economic consequences of rising oil prices, to discuss the role of government intervention that relates to automotive industry, and to discuss the role of government intervention that relates to automotive industry. The paper then discusses a range of literature some of which focuses on oil price shares, price elasticity of demand for fuel, and government intervention. The paper discusses all of the topics presented before conclusions are made.

 

KEYWORDS: Oil prices, performance, car industry, automotive industry, government intervention, oil price shares, price elasticity!,

 

C/E/774. The impact of the EU's Competition Policy on consumers in the EU's and the UK's motor industry

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6150
DATE:
2011
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69.99 GBP

This paper examines the impact that the EU competition policy has on consumers in the EU and UK motor industry. The study has a number of objectives, some of which are to explore the development of EU Competition Policy and Law, to analyse the effects of their practices on the consumer in the UK and the EU, and to examine the extent to which consumer protections have levelled the playing field for consumers across the EU in a social context. The methodology used for this paper is detailed, and the review of literature discusses a range of topics namely the EU competition law and policy and purchasing power parity in the motor industry. The paper then discusses the EU competition policy in relation the motor industry in detail, and follows with an examination of the implications for the UK consumer.

 

KEYWORDS: EU competition policy, EU motor industry, UK motor industry, motor industry, consumer protection, competition law, purchasing power parity!,

 

C/B/4130. An examination of the UK electric car battery market

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3250
DATE:
2011
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39.99 GBP

This paper examines the UK electric car battery market, and begins by providing background information on the subject. The competition in the UK electric car battery market is evaluated, and the paper then analyses the four key trends in the market. The trends assessed are investment from the government, the development of the electric car battery technology, increasing fuel prices, and environmental awareness. Conclusions are made regarding opportunities and threats, and the paper then provides recommendations. The appendix of this paper includes a PESTEL analysis.

 

KEYWORDS: UK electric car battery market, electric car, investment, government, electric car battery technology,

 

C/E/768. Dissertation. Development of Chinese automotive industry

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20000
DATE:
2011
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209.99 GBP

The dissertation investigates development options for the emerging Chinese automotive industry. Literature is reviewed on the features of the global and the Chinese automotive industry, the policy of the Chinese government towards the growth and technological development of the automotive industry, the current state of Chinese car manufacturers, consumer behaviour towards car purchasing in China, etc. The methodology of the research is based on the analysis of secondary data. Conclusions are made about the changes in the Chinese automotive policy and concerns about poor urban traffic management.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, Chinese automotive industry,

 

C/EC/274. Literature review and methodology. An examination of hedging strategies in the automotive industry. Case study Porsche

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5600
DATE:
2011
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59.99 GBP

This literature review and methodology is for a study on the automotive industry’s financial hedging strategies. The paper focuses on the car manufacturing firm, Porsche. The review of literature discusses a wide range of academic and empirical literature, some of which include debt financing, progressive tax scales, and managerial reasons for hedging. The paper then presents a strategy to hedge against financial risks. This is followed by the research methodology which identifies the research questions that have been developed, as well as the data collection methods chosen and limitations of the study.

 

KEYWORDS: literature review, methodology, automotive industry, hedging, Porsche, debt financing, progressive tax scales, financial risk,

 

C/B/4032. Porter's five forces analysis for the car manufacturing industry

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500
DATE:
2011
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9.99 GBP

This paper performs a Porter’s five forces analysis for the global car manufacturing industry as well as Aston Martin, a car manufacturer.

 

KEYWORDS: Porter’s five forces analysis, car manufacturing industry, Aston Martin, car manufacturer,

 

C/F/1176. Proposal. An examination of the determinants of firm performance in the automotive industry during financial crisis

WORDS:
1000
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

This is a proposal for a study based on examining the factors that determine firm performance in the automotive industry, and pays specific attention to the financial crisis. The plan for the review of literature is assessed, along with the proposed research methodology which uses qualitative methods.

 

KEYWORDS: Proposal, firm performance, automotive industry, financial crisis,

 

S/B/616. Globalization of the automotive industry. Case study Toyota, Daimler Chrysler and General Motors

WORDS:
4750
DATE:
2011
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49.99 GBP

This paper examines the concept of globalization in the automotive industry. The paper focuses on Toyota, Daimler Chrysler and Shanghai General Motors (SGM). The paper begins by examining the automotive environment, using PEST, SWOT and Porter’s Five forces analyses. These analyses are also applied to Toyota and Daimler Chrysler. The paper then examines the automotive industry in reference to SGM. Leadership in reference to Chrysler is then examined in order to discuss the issue of forecasting.

 

KEYWORDS: Globalisation, automotive industry, Toyota, Daimler Chrysler, Shanghai General Motors, SGM, PEST, SWOT, Porters five forces, leadership,

 

C/M/2020. Technological changes in Daimler Benz during late 1990s

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1450
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

The paper examines the reconstruction and changes related to the merger of Daimler-Benz and Chrysler in late 1990s considering the rise of research and development (R&D) in global car manufactures, and discussing the challenges faced by Daimler-Benz in R&D of new technologies.

 

KEYWORDS: Technological changes, Daimler Benz,

 

C/B/3425. Proposal. The motives behind mergers and acquisitions in the automobile industry: Case studies Geely and Volvo

WORDS:
2000
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

This proposal presents research for a dissertation on the motives behind mergers and acquisitions in the automobile industry. Geely and Volvo are used as the case studies for the dissertation. The proposal presents the background to the research, and the rationale for the topic. The research questions and objectives are outlined clearly, and this is followed by a discussion regarding the literature review. The review of literature aims to discuss the Chinese automobile industry and the challenges and motives behind mergers and acquisitions. Details regarding the methodology are provided, and interviews are the main data collection method. The proposal outlines the sample size, data analysis, and resource requirements sections of the study.

 

KEYWORDS: Proposal, Volvo, Geely, mergers, acquisitions, automobile industry, China,

 

C/OM/308. Literature Review. Reverse logistics in the Chinese automobile market

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4450
DATE:
2011
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49.99 GBP

This literature review examines reverse logistics (RL), and focuses on the Chinese automobile market. The background to RL is provided, and this is followed by a discussion regarding the value that it adds to the competitive edge. The automobile and aftermarket is discussed, and the concept of green methods in China is examined.

 

KEYWORDS: Literature review, reverse logistics, RL, Chinese automobile industry, green methods,

 

C/B/3326. The future of technology in the motoring industry

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1100
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

This paper discusses the future of technology in the motoring industry, and begins by providing the context of the industry. The key developments are highlighted, focusing on topics like electric cars and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. Conclusions are made regarding the different initiatives that are currently in place globally.

 

KEYWORDS: Technology, motoring industry, electric cars, hydrogen fuel cell vehicles!,

 

C/E/644. The role technology has played in integrating less developed economies into the global economy

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1650
DATE:
2010
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19.99 GBP

This paper discusses how technology has helped to integrate less developed economies into the global economy. The paper uses Turkey’s automobile and consumer electronics industry as a case study. The paper begins by discussing economic integration, and discussing this in reference to theoretical information. Globalisation, foreign direct investment, inputs, outputs, and EOI policy framework are all discussed in reference to Turkey’s economic integration into the global economy. The paper discusses the benefits technology brings to economic integration.

 

KEYWORDS: Technology, economic integration, global economy, Turkey, automobile industry, consumer electronics industry, Globalisation, foreign direct investment, inputs, outputs, EOI policy framework,

 

S/M/585. Proposal. Strategies of relationship marketing towards luxury cars: case study of Canterbury

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3350
DATE:
2010
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39.99 GBP

The paper proposes research into the marketing strategies used in the UK car retail sector suggesting a study of the luxury car market in Canterbury. The background, objectives and significance of the research are explained, literature is reviewed on the theory of relationship marketing, market segmentation, customer retention, etc. The methodology of the proposed research is described, the project’s timeline is indicated.

 

KEYWORDS: Proposal, relationship marketing, luxury cars, Canterbury,

 

C/OM/287. Dissertation. Alternative energy and how it affects the automobile industry. Case studies Honda, Toyota, and Porsche

WORDS:
18150
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
189.99 GBP

This dissertation investigates alternative energy and how it affects the automobile industry. The way in which alternative energy affects innovation is also discussed. The objects are to Identify how innovation affects a firm operating within a commercial environment, to Determine the nature of eco-innovation, to Identify and assess the latest developments in the field of alternative energy, and to Determine and analyse the alternative energy related innovation with the automobile industry. The review of literature focuses on topics like innovation and organisations, eco innovation, renewable energy, and commercial innovation. The paper uses case study analysis to collate research, and uses Honda, Toyota, and Porsche. An overview of each company is provided, along with an evaluation of their innovations. The dissertation then discusses the results from the case study analyses.

 

KEYWORDS: Alternative energy, dissertation, innovation, automobile industry, eco-innovation, renewable energy, Honda, Toyota, Porsche,

 

C/M/1674. Market research and analysis of the electric car market: case study of Axiom-Mega

WORDS:
3100
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
39.99 GBP

This paper presents the market research for the electric car market, and aims to present a marketing plan to achieve further penetration, using Axiom-Mega A.KA the nice car company as case study. The paper presents the opportunities and challenges that face the market, as well as consumer buying behaviour. SWOT, PESTLE, and Porter’s Five Forces analyses are used to evaluate the environment. The paper uses the results from the analyses to present marketing plan recommendations, and the paper concludes with a summary of the topics discussed.

 

KEYWORDS: Market research, electric car market, marketing plan, nice car company, Axiom-Mega, consumer buyer behaviour, SWOT, PESTLE, Porter’s five forces!,

 

C/B/2664. Analysis of the future of the UK car industry

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2950
DATE:
2010
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29.99 GBP

This report analyses and discusses the future developments in the British car industry by reviewing a number of drivers that are likely to shape the sector in the future. The study commences with providing a brief outline of the UK car industry followed by an in depth analysis of the external environment using PEST tool. Eight key drivers that are the most significant for the future developments of the industry are identified and applied in the impact / uncertainty model. Future scenarios are developed considering the highest impact and highest uncertainty drivers.

 

KEYWORDS: Car Industry Future, PEST, Impact model, Uncertainty Model, Scenario Planning, Shape or Adapt!,

 

C/B/2658. Scenarios of UK auto industry development

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3150
DATE:
2010
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39.99 GBP

The paper looks at the future of the UK car industry describing its background and analysing the key external drivers of the industry using the PEST and the Uncertainty Impact models. Possible scenarios of the industry development are examined considering the impact of each scenario on car manufacturing companies.

 

KEYWORDS: Scenario Planning, UK Automotive Industry,

 

C/B/2630. Critical success factors in the aerospace and car industries in contrast and comparison

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2750
DATE:
2010
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29.99 GBP

The work is aimed at investigating critical success factors (CSF) in aerospace and car industries relying on the relevant theories and case evidence. The sources of critical success factors are explained and are observed by means of analysis of industry profitability, market structure and degree of competition. Porter’s five forces framework is implemented to define the forces influencing each of the industries. Furthermore, the market size and changes under the financial crisis are investigated. Critical success factors are summarised in the end.

 

KEYWORDS: Critical success factors, aerospace industry, car industry, competitive advantage, critical success factors, CSF, porter’s five forces, 5 forces!,

 

C/B/2627. Fiat: Open Innovation in a Downturn (1993 – 2003). A Harvard Business School case study

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2800
DATE:
2010
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29.99 GBP

This paper analyses the Harvard Business School case study on car manufacturer Fiat: Open innovation in a downturn (1993 – 2003) by Alberto Di Minin, Frederico Frattini and Andrea Piccaluga. With background analysis, a problem statement, problem analysis, the identification and evaluation of alternatives and strategic recommendations, the report outlines the fortunes of the company over a decade. One of the key elements of Fiat's recent resurgence is the superiority of its clean, fuel-efficient engine technologies that were mostly developed during the 1990s by Centro Ricerche Fiat (CRF). CEO Gian Carlo Michellone radically turned around CRF's organization and innovation strategy, adopting and mastering a strategic approach to innovation which would become known as the open innovation paradigm, ensuring success despite the heavy downturn of the industry and challenging economic times.

 

KEYWORDS: Innovation, economic climate, automobile industry, car industry, Fiat group, case study, Harvard, strategic analysis, background analysis, problem statement, problem analysis, identification and evaluation of alternatives, strategic recommendations, open innovation paradigm,

 

C/M/1511. Dissertation. Knowledge management case study: MOTO

WORDS:
10300
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
109.99 GBP

This dissertation analyses MOTO, one of the large car manufacturer with headquarters and production facilities in China, and its current need for a knowledge management system to achieve its changing strategic goals. Although the company has its core production and headquarters located in China, it has its assembly parts in Australia, America, and Scotland, making it a truly global firm. The proactive nature of the firm has led it to invest in protecting and enhancing the environment at a global level. In order to achieve this objective, the company has entered into a contract with ENVOP, a Swiss based environmental consultancy firm to carry out detailed research, however the company believes that its diverse intellectual capital can also provide complex and advanced understanding of related fields and therefore require a knowledge management system.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, management strategy, change management, knowledge management, MOTO, automobile industry, car industry, ENVOP, environment, global business, case study,

 

C/B/2612. UK car manufacturing industry at its determinants of success

WORDS:
530
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
9.99 GBP

The paper looks at the British car manufacturing industry examining the success factors in their supply chain, innovation and brand management. The ways of improving competitiveness within the industry are suggested.

 

KEYWORDS: UK car manufacturing, supply chain, innovation, brand management,

 

C/E/505. Dissertation. Main trends in UK car manufacturing industry

WORDS:
12850
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
129.99 GBP

The dissertation investigates the UK car industry providing a review of literature on its development during the pre-crisis decade, at present, and in the predictable future. The strengths and weaknesses of the UK car manufacturing are indicated, the main features of the industry are explored including the volume of production, turnover, number of companies and employees, brand preferences, sales, etc. The methods of the research are based on the deductive approach, conclusions are made about the causes of the decline in the industry suggesting optimistic and pessimistic forecasts about its future.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, car manufacturing industry, recession, crisis, decline,

 

C/B/2501. Tata Motors India – the impact of economic and macroeconomic factors on the company's operations

WORDS:
1550
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The response of Tata Motors India to recession and macroeconomic factors are discussed in this paper, which comprises four research tasks: identification of the macroeconomic factors affecting sales, an examination of the impact of forecasting by the World Bank and IMF, how macroeconomic developments will affect performance, and what steps should be taken to guard against adverse conditions. The pressures of inflation, levels of unemployment and interest rates, the expansion or retraction of the economy, favourable prices for oil and raw materials – the fundamental factors influencing Tata manufacturing are clearly set out by the analyst. GDP growth in India and the Far-East (but stagnation in Western markets) are also considered, as is the issue of aversion to risk.

 

KEYWORDS: Tata Motors India, economic and macroeconomic factors, GDP, Western and Asian markets, global economy, inflation, raw materials, unemployment, risk aversion,

 

C/B/2351. UK automobile industry in 2020 and 2050

WORDS:
1500
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The paper looks at the future of the UK automobile industry in 2020 and 2050 conducting analysis along the lines of Porter’s Five Forces and ‘structure-conduct-performance’ models, and making predictions about the sources of energy for the car manufacturing industry, the market demand for oil, the ethical aspects of business conduct, etc.

 

KEYWORDS: Porter’s five forces, structure-conduct-performance, UK automobile industry,