Discuss the importance of recognizing and implementing different entry strategies and organizational arrangements which result in shared control
Assignment 3
Directions
Consider and explain the communication and negotiation utilized by Toyota, when referring to the “Internet Exercise: Working Effectively at Toyota” on page 236 in the textbook. Complete this assignment by answering the following questions:
1) What type of communication and negotiation challenges do you think you would face if you worked for Toyota and were in constant communication with home-office personnel in Japan?
2) What type of communication training do you think the firm would need to provide to you to ensure that you were effective in dealing with senior-level Japanese management in the Hierarchy?
3) Using Table 7-1 as your guide, what conclusions can you draw regarding communicating with the Japanese managers, and what guidelines would you offer to a non-Japanese employee who just entered the firm and is looking for advice and guidance regarding how to communicate and negotiate more effectively?
Write a one to two page paper summarizing your findings. The written summary should be double-spaced using 12-point Times New Roman font. You will need to cite your sources of information (at least three) at the end of your paper. Though the paper need not be in APA format, the citations at the end do. One of those three citations may be from the Luthans and Doh textbook, and one citation may come from an online website. However, at least one of these three citations should be from the NAU Online Library. You will need to conduct independent research using the Business Databases Subject Guide on the NAU Online Library.
Research paper abstract: The topic is case study 2.2 Walmart’s Global Strategies Page 264, I will upload the case.
Discussion 4: volkswagen comeback
Discuss the importance of recognizing and implementing different entry strategies and organizational arrangements which result in shared control and oversight through collaborative relationships, as illustrated in the Chapter 9 opening-discussion case, “Volkswagen’s Comeback: Aligning Strategy and Structure.” Please post your Discussion based on the following questions:
1) Which organizational structure described in the chapter does Volkswagen’s “customer oriented” structure most closely resemble?
2) How might such a structure help or hinder entry into new markets?
3) Does a matrix or customer-oriented structure lend itself better to forming joint ventures and alliances?
Assignment 4:
This assignment assesses the Competency 4: Investigate aspects of strategic management unique to an international context.
Directions
Consider and explain entry strategies and organizational structures utilized by Ford Motor and Volkswagen, when referring to the “Internet Exercise: Organizing for Effectiveness” on page 339 in the textbook. Complete this assignment by answering the following questions:
1) What type of arrangement(s) do you see the two firms using in coordinating their worldwide operations?
2) Which of the two companies has the more modern arrangement?
3) Do you think this increases that firm’s efficiency, or does it hamper the company’s efforts to contain costs and be more competitive? Why?
Write a one to two page paper summarizing your findings. The written summary should be double-spaced using 12-point Times New Roman font. You will need to cite your sources of information (at least three) at the end of your paper. Though the paper need not be in APA format, the citations at the end do. One of those three citations may be from the Luthans and Doh textbook, and one citation may come from an online website. However, at least one of these three citations should be from the NAU Online Library. You will need to conduct independent research using the Business Databases Subject Guide on the NAU Online Library.
