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Ford and Its Management Practices
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This 11 page paper is truly postfordist in its concentration. While some older management practices of Ford in the early years are noted, the focus is on the present and future of the Ford Corporation. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Ford and Sustainable Development
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A 5 page paper discussing Ford history and supply chain issues to arrive at present day concerns for sustainable development. The purpose here is to discover how a local Ford Motor Company factory to consider working with its supply chain to enhance the benefits of sustainable development, and what the parent company can do to assist in achieving that goal. Sustainability is addressed from the perspective of the company, rather than from any specific society. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: KSfordSusDev.rtf

Ford and Volvo's Merger
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A 7 page paper discussing the 1999 acquisition by Ford of the auto division of Sweden's Volvo. Ford Motor Company has been stashing cash for several years, both as insurance against future downturns in the industry and for more flamboyant uses while sales and revenues are high. The entire industry is undergoing transition and consolidation; analysts have been eager to know what steps Ford might take to participate in the movement. Ford is expected to surpass GM in total revenues, but its performance in many nations has been disappointing. Volvo's reputation for quality and safety are expected to improve Ford's position in these countries. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: KSvolvo.wps

Ford Case Study
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The 16 page paper considers the strategic position afford. The first part of the paper looks at the vision mission statement of the company, performs an in depth SWOT analysis looking at the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats faced by the company. This analysis is then used to create IFE and EFE matrices and to create recommendations for future strategies. The second part of the paper looks at the company's development and history, presents a product positioning map and considers the overall strategy of Ford. The bibliography cites 10 sources.
Filename: TEstrFord.rtf

Ford Motor Company
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An 8 page paper. The first part of this paper offers a general overview of Ford Motor Company, including its global position and revenues, profits and number of vehicles sold in 2000. The rest of the paper focuses on employee issues and most specifically, on the sexual harassment and discrimination cases brought against the company. The settlement with EEOC is described as is subsequent charges against managers and the company. Recommendations are made regarding these issues. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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Ford Motor Company - Defective Engineering Lawsuits
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This 3 page paper provides a list of some of the many engineering defects in Ford motor vehicles that have resulted in the lawsuits. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Ford Motor Company - SWOT And Recommendations
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A 5 page paper. Both Ford and GM are losing market share domestically. This essay begins with a SWOT of Ford Motor Company with accompanying comments about GM in each category. The essay presents three recommendations and selects two as the final recommendations. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Ford Motor Company as an MNE
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A 12 page paper discussing Ford's current standing as a multinational enterprise. The paper discusses the innovation in which Ford was born; its growth through the years; its 1980s commitment to quality; current environmental issues; and the departure of Jacque Nasser. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: KSfordMNE.rtf

Ford Motor Company in Spain
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A 6 page paper discussing strategy and possibilities for Ford in Spain after the government complains that the company has not kept pre-construction promises. The facility opened before the world oil crisis in 1973-74, when much of the American car-buying public discovered the high quality and lower cost of Japanese imports. The entire worldwide auto industry has undergone wrenching changes in the ensuing years, and one result of some of those changes is that Ford now employs fewer workers to accomplish the same tasks as before. The paper provides an introduction, the facts of the case, strategy for current negotiation and a contingency plan. Based on Harvard Case 9-380-091. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: KSFordSpain.wps

Ford Motor Company; Economic Effects and the Future?;
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This 5 page paper (plus 1 page appendix), looks at the economic effects felt by the automotive industry in terms of the global economy and the automotive industry. The first part of the paper considers the general economic conditions the company works in, and the second part of the paper applies this to the Ford |Motor Company. The paper contains 1 graph and the bibliography cites 7 sources.
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