Explain the success of this industry over related industries

Assignment Help Operation Management

Reference no: EM132102785

QUESTIONS

QUESTION 1:

Corporate leaders often encounter cynicism from employees when leaders announce that they are presenting a "new" mission or vision statement for the corporation.

Why do you think employees react in this way?

What can leaders do to avoid this skeptical reaction on the part of employees and ensure that the new vision/mission is embraced?
Use examples to support your response.

QUESTION 2:

Sustainable competitive advantage is the "holy grail" of corporate strategy, but it is elusive.

Using all you have learned to date about Harley-Davidson, analyze whether or not Harley-Davidson has a source of sustainable competitive advantage. Defend your answer using examples from your readings, the annual report, and other sources.

QUESTION 3:

Synergy is an often-used word in business, but as the popular press and the textbook suggest, many efforts at diversification do not provide value to customers or shareholders.

Based on your analysis of Harley-Davidson to date and its merger, describe how it has done or could do the following:

• Find economies of scope. Provide examples of specific actions Harley-Davidson's managers could take to reduce expenses or share activities through horizontal relationships across brands.

• Find ways to achieve economies of scope by leveraging assets and capabilities across business units.

• Find ways to enhance market power by pooling and negotiating or vertical integration.

QUESTION 4:

Using Porter's diamond framework for national competitiveness, discuss the success of the software industry in India.

How do the four factors in Porter's diamond explain the success of this industry over related industries in the country?

During the next five years what do you predict might happen to the software industry in India based on all that you have learned so far in all your classes?

QUESTION 5:

Choosing a career path can help you set professional goals and achieve desired results. In the area of Supply Chain, various career path are available.

Visit some professional organizations' (related to Supply Chain) websites and review various career alternatives. Then select one which is best suited for you.

Discuss why you selected that particular career, your strengths and weakness concerning the career, and your concerns about the career.

After your initial post:

• Constructively evaluate your classmates' decisions based on their strengths and weaknesses.

• Share any careers that you have come across that your classmates may be interested in based on their strengths and weaknesses.

Write your initial response in a minimum of 200-300 words. Apply APA standards to the citation of sources.

Reference no: EM132102785

Questions Cloud

Explain the importance of developing metrics : Explain the importance of developing metrics and KPIs in logistics and supply chain operations.

Is the methodology of parametric estimating appropriate : Is the methodology of parametric estimating appropriate to projects in the non-engineering domain, such as welfare projects?

How far does the player slide before coming to rest : A baseball player slides into third base with an initial speed of 4.6 m/s. Ifthe coefficient of kinetic friction between the player and the ground is 0.42.

Perform in terms of the four functions of management : Assesses how the overall management teams perform in terms of the four functions of management.

Explain the success of this industry over related industries : What can leaders do to avoid this skeptical reaction on the part of employees and ensure that the new vision/mission is embraced?

How far from the base of the building does the ball hit : A ball is thrown horizontally from a 16 -high building with a speed of 9.0 . How far from the base of the building does the ball hit the ground?

Healthcare is educating the healthcare consumer : Can it be argued that a major function of promotional activities in healthcare is educating the healthcare consumer?

What is the magnitude of the ball initial acceleration : What is the magnitude of the ball's initial acceleration, as a multiple of g , if it is shot straight up? Express your answer using one significant figure.

What daily energy in take is required : In an average human, basic life processes require energy to besupplied at a steady rate of 100 W. What daily energyintake, in Calories.

User Account

All Pages