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(2007, 1900 words)
This paper examines the expansion of General Motors overseas in its various phases, as well as triggers for internationalization and the problems faced during the process. The paper also considers what benefits have been achieved through international growth, and how the company can be classified with regards to Bartlett and Ghosal's 4 typologies. Finally, the paper discusses the concept of a "world car", meeting the demands of customers across the globe.
(2007, 900 words)
This paper presents overview of General Motors Corporation and SWOT Analysis which is analysing strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of General Motors Corporation.
(2005, 14 000 words)
The dissertation investigates the recent developments in the world car industry focusing on relationships between car manufacturers and their suppliers and analysing the problems the industry is currently facing in both developed and developing countries. New directions of the car industry are discussed referring to the strategies of Ford, General Motors (GM), Volkswagen, DaimlerChrysler, Renault-Nissan, BMW, Honda, Toyota, etc. Analysis of strategic errors is performed suggesting solutions to existing problems.
(2006, 2000 words)
The paper examines the role of strategic alliances between firms in modern global economy reviewing academic opinions about the ways of creating value through co-operation, the pressures of competition and the emergence of integrated global markets. Examples of strategic alliances are presented including General Motors, Motorola, etc.
(2005, 2000 words)
The paper examines the reasons behind recent underperformance of General Motors (GM) reviewing the company’s organisational structure, marketing principles, current financial position, etc. The issues of GM corporate culture and change management are addressed and considered in the context of Porter’s Fives Forces theory.
(2006, 5000 words)
The paper reports on General Motors (GM) presenting the company’s profile and describing their businesses and subsidiaries. An overview of the automobile manufacturing industry is presented reporting on the company’s financial performance over the past years. Theoretical approaches to multinational hedging are reviewed and related to GM risks including translation exposure, economic exposure, financial exposure, etc.
(2006, 4500 words)
The paper reports on General Motors (GM) reviewing the theory of financial distress (FD) and the effects of FD on company’s performance including HR de-motivation, job insecurity, etc. Indicators of the financial distress are analysed describing the global and the US car markets, evaluating GM’s financial position, examining the causes of FD in GM and the measures taken by the company to deal with the situation.
(2005, 3000 words)
The paper reports on the General Motors (GM) closure of the Vauxhall plant acquired by GM 80 years ago seeking to understand how this event affected the corporate image of the company. The impacts of the plants closure on local community, the UK government ministers, GM customers, employees, shareholders, etc. are discussed; the behaviour of GM management towards Vauxhall employees is analysed in light of agency theory.
(2004, 1500 words)
This report describes the differences in production methods of Toyota (lean) and General motors (mass) and how the function of managers has changed. Report considers Just-in-time (JIT) concept, Autonomation, Muri, Muda and Mura concepts.
(2003, 2000 words)
This paper presents extensive SWOT analysis of GM (General Motors) in China. This paper also describes the strategic position of GM (China) and its core competences.
(2003, 2500,)
This report discusses the U.S. automotive manufacturing industry by focus on General Motors (GM). Paper analyses the market, competition, Market Forces and Production Trends, The Geography of Production, Competitiveness and Production Strategies, Manufacturing Plant Performance, Multiple Product Lines, Product Development Performance, Supply Chain Policies and Supply Chain management of General Motors.
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