Reference no: EM132272474
1. Tata Motors in 2014: Its Multibrand Approach to Competing in the Global Automobile industry, text page C-274
A. What are the important key success factors for a successful firm in the global motor vehicle industry?
B. What are Tata's internal strengths and weaknesses? What market opportunities does Tata face?
C. What are the driving forces in the global motor vehicle industry?
D. Is there something about the Tata Motors case you would like to discuss? Use this venue to "chat" about any aspect of the case that is of interest to you.
2. Based on your experience or readings, discuss how the megatrends in Business, Information Technology (IT), Human Resources (HR), and Management/Leadership affect the Purchasing and Supply Management professional in the exercise of his/her duties and responsibilities – in particular globalization, e-commerce/e-procurement, professional development/training, and cross-functional teaming and project (matrix) management. How do these trends impact on the organizational and operational aspects of the Purchasing and Supply Management Department? What is the skill sets that Purchasing and Supply Management professionals should exhibit to better prepare them for the business, IT, HR, and management/leadership challenges facing them in the twenty-first century?