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The United States Automotive Industry, 2008.
An analysis of the American automobile industry.
1,634 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 8 sources, APA, AU$ 86.95
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This paper identifies the necessary economic model that explains and analyzes the U.S. automotive industry. The paper focuses on the long-run and short-run profit maximization point, elasticity measures and how changes in price affect total revenue. The paper then explains the demand equation within the US automotive industry. The paper points out that it is clear that the US automotive industry is expansive and economic theory can be applied to the market to understand, demand, supply, profit maximization, and elasticity of demand. In conclusion, the paper shows that after a comprehensive analysis of this industry, a very comprehensive understanding of the factors that affect demand within the automotive industry via a multivariate framework is seen.
Outline:
Market Structure for the US Automotive Industry
Demand Function: US Automotive Industry
Macroeconomic Variables And the US Automotive Industry
Understanding Price Elasticity in the US Automotive Industry
Profit Maximizing Output and Price within the US Automotive Industry
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"The law of demand states that as price increases, the quantity demanded increases, and the converse holds true. Therefore as the price of Toyotas increase, there is the expectation that the quantity demanded for Toyotas will decrease, while as the price of Toyotas decrease, then the quantity demanded increases (same for the GM model). If this model was estimated, based on the law of demand, b1 should be negative."
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The Iranian Automotive Industry, 2006.
This paper explores the growth of the automotive industry and market in Iran.
3,205 words (approx. 12.8 pages), 7 sources, MLA, AU$ 148.95
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The paper explains that the automotive industry in Iran has grown in recent years to the extent that it is considered a serious auto manufacturer in the modern market. This paper details the complex aspects of the growth and development in this industry. The paper highlights how presently the authorities in Iran view the automotive industry as a primary strategic asset in the economy of the country. The paper illustrates, however, that quality, privatization and politics are factors which need to be explored as Iran attempts to become a major player on the international markets.
Contents:
Introduction
History and Overview
Manufacturers and Employment
Production
Markets
Conclusion
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"In summary it can be stated that the growth of the Iranian automotive industry began in earnest in the 1960's with the introduction into the country of foreign car manufacturers. The automotive industry in the county is growing rapidly each year and it has "...become one of Iran's key economic activities, after oil production." (Market overview : Iran) The importance of the industry is also evidenced by the fact that Iran invested an amount of US$ 1 billion in the countries automotive industry between 1998 and 2000. Today, the objective the general objective is to"... produce one million vehicle each year by 2005/2007 in order to promote the national automotive industry, to bring down the age of the national vehicle park and to develop exports" (Market overview : Iran) The Iranian automotive park is estimated at around 4.6 million vehicles, of which almost 40% are more than twenty years old. The car ownership rate is 55 vehicles for 1,000 people in a country with a population of 76 million. (Market overview: Iran)"
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The Automotive Industry, 2004.
Explores the ways in which societal needs influence the automotive industry.
1,942 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 98.95
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This paper looks at the influence societal needs and, in particular, environmental concerns have on the technology of the automotive industry. The paper divides the environmental concerns into two types, energy conservation and waste reduction, and then looks at some of the technology being applied to address these needs. Another societal need being met by the automotive industry is the need for sufficient safety mechanisms. The paper looks at how the different automotive companies are trying to address this need, as well.
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"While society and technology usually work in both directions, with technology influencing society and vice versa, it appears that in the case of the automotive industry, the needs of society are influencing technology far more than the other way around. In fact, until cars sprout wings and fly, it is likely that the greatest impact of automated land speed occurred more than a century ago, when the automobile first replaced the horse and buggy. The ability to go long distances in a short time in relative comfort certainly had a greater impact than do, for example, automobiles that can easily attain 150 mph; roads have not kept pace, nor has human ability to control 4,000 pounds of metal at those speeds, so it is generally illegal to drive those speeds, minimizing the impact of that particular technological advancement."
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Strategic Management and the International Automotive Industry, 2006.
A study of the international automotive industry and strategic management philosophies.
2,983 words (approx. 11.9 pages), 13 sources, MLA, AU$ 142.95
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This essay examines the concepts and theories of strategic management as they relate to the international automotive industry. Current literature suggests that case studies be applied to determine future goals for automotive marketing. On the financial side, a well-taken approach to strategic management would enable the company to evaluate the risks, costs and returns of any venture more effectively. The experts' advice is to search continuously for alternative methods and systems.
Introduction
The Global Car Industry
Strategic Management
Management Education
Case Analysis
Strategy Groups
Conclusion
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"The business environment is becoming harder to decipher and predict as market forces and customer buying patterns undergo dizzying changes and competition toughens in all industries. With this situation, the widely shared belief that a clever manager can improvise and take off-the-cuff actions as the problems and threats to profitability come along will no longer do. Planning ahead is now the name of the game. Even the so-called reality shows on TV made out as spontaneous events are in fact heavily scripted. Recent studies show that organizations that plan their operations perform better than those that do not (Joyce & Woods). Academic research seems to show enough evidence that strategic management is valuable in today's business context. Another unmistakable sign of its growing importance is the increasing use of strategic management courses in business schools. The question is: Does it work in actual practice?"
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The Automotive Industry, 2005.
An analysis of the automotive industry in North America.
2,475 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 4 sources, AU$ 157.95
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The paper discusses the automotive industry in North America with an emphasis on the General Motors Corporation, which is the largest automotive manufacturer in the world. Particular attention is paid to market events that affect price elasticity, external factors produced by the industry, certain wage inequalities attributable to the unionized work force, and any economic and fiscal policies that can have a broad impact on the overall industry.
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"The automotive industry in North America is led by the big three of General Motors, Ford, and Daimler-Chrysler. While the import manufacturers play a significant role in the overall automotive industry the big three domestic manufacturers essentially define the industry. Yet, of the big three, General Motors, as the largest automotive manufacturer in the world and one of the largest companies in the world, acts as a bell-weather for the automotive industry. No matter how successful an automotive manufacturer is, the decline of the North American domestic automotive manufacturers is a significant industry and economic event and one not to be considered lightly even from a competitive perspective. Increasingly, General Motors is defining the automotive industry not by its success but by its poor performance and conceivable pending failure. General Motors Corporation (GM) is the world's largest automobile manufacturer with manufacturing operations in 32 countries.."
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The U.S. Retail Automotive Industry, 2002.
The following paper is an overview of past trends, current standings and future opportunities in the U.S. retail automotive industry.
3,825 words (approx. 15.3 pages), 16 sources, MLA, AU$ 167.95
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This paper examines the way in which fierce competition in the automotive industry forces competitors to offer innovative and unique products and services if they want to survive. The writer examines the dilemma created for companies that want to take advantage of open competition, yet are apprehensive about the risks involved in such ventures during economic downturns. Suggested strategies for new competitors are also discussed in this paper.
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"It would be nearly impossible to deny that the automobile has become a necessity in modern society. Few Americans can imagine their lives without the convenience of automotive transportation, and even fewer would want to try. It is our great dependence on this form of transportation that makes the automotive market so competitive. It is the changing marketplace however, that fuels this competition, causing the opportunities available to fluctuate dramatically."
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The U.S. Automotive Industry, 2007.
This paper evaluates the main domestic manufacturers in the North American automotive industry.
2,292 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 14 sources, MLA, AU$ 113.95
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This paper examines the three main companies in the automotive industry in North America: General Motors, Ford and Daimler-Chrysler. The paper then looks at the foreign companies of Honda and Toyota. The paper relates that if these big three domestic manufacturers wish to be considered the dominant brands in North America, they need to significantly reduce operating expenses related to employee benefits, costs, legacy expenses and related cost premiums. The paper also discusses the need for them to re-brand themselves as environmentally conscious manufacturers, like the Japanese manufacturers who promote fuel efficient products such as hybrid powered vehicles.
Outline:
Introduction and Overview
Main Competitors
Strategic Marketing Moves
Critical Input Variables
Critical Success Factors
Conclusion
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"The automotive industry in North America is led by the big three of General Motors, Ford, and Daimler-Chrysler. While the import manufacturers play a significant role in the overall automotive industry the big three domestic manufacturers essentially define the industry. The total market value in the U.S. for the new car market is just over $202b and is expected to grow to an estimated $243b by 2009 (New 3). Yet, of the big three, General Motors, as the largest automotive manufacturer in the world and one of the largest companies in the world, acts as a bell-weather for the automotive industry."
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Protectionism in the American Automotive Industry, 2003.
An analysis of the benefits and negative effects of protectionism in the American automotive industry.
2,962 words (approx. 11.8 pages), 10 sources, MLA, AU$ 140.95
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This research paper explores the economic origins, costs and benefits of the government's protectionist legislature in regard to the United States' automotive industry. It describes the arguments advocating protectionism and describes which of these arguments can be refuted and why. The paper concludes that the free trade and open market of the auto parts industry is positive for the economy.
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"Protectionism, as defined by Ask.com's online dictionary of economic terms, is "any of several political-economic doctrines that have in common advocating that the government impose political barriers to international trade . . . in order to 'protect' a domestic firm (or firms) manufacturing these same goods from foreign competition and thereby make it (them) more profitable than would otherwise be the case under free competition. . . ." Most arguments advocating protectionism can be refuted using economic theory, past statistical evidence, and common sense; but there are a few strong arguments for protectionism that are difficult to disclaim. One argument is that savings from free trade will not translate into lower prices. This is based on the claim that consumer's preferences are more inelastic than elastic. For example, clothing manufactures do not lower prices when factories are moved over seas for cheaper labor, hence lower production costs. Producers realize that consumers will buy the same number of items regardless if the lower production costs are reflected in prices. Because of this, producers choose to pocket the extra money as opposed to giving some of the savings back to the consumer."
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Knowledge Management in the Automotive Industry, 2007.
A look at the current and potential use of knowledge management within the automotive industry.
4,453 words (approx. 17.8 pages), 31 sources, MLA, AU$ 187.95
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This report analyzes and recommends which knowledge management processes those auto manufacturers who are attaining best practices levels of performance are relying on. Critical to this analysis is examining how Japanese auto manufacturers specifically are structuring their production systems to encompass suppliers much earlier in the sourcing, quality, and procurement process than American or European auto manufacturers. The extension of knowledge management frameworks, both highly structured with taxonomies specifically aligned to quality management strategies, and loosely coupled to promote high levels of collaboration, trust and reciprocity in the sharing of knowledge are also profiled in this paper. As Toyota Motor Corporation and their Toyota Production System exemplify best practices in the area of knowledge management within automotive manufacturing, their approach to using knowledge management as both a foundation for inter organizational learning and the development of learning systems globally serve as the foundation for this paper.
Outline:
Executive Summary
Introduction
Automotive Industry Analysis
Current Use of Knowledge Management in Automotive
Potential Future
Conclusion
References
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"For automotive manufacturers knowledge management has progressed to enabling a series of interorganizational processes that enable knowledge management to serve as the impetus of lasting competitive advantage and differentiation. Automotive manufacturers attaining best practices in both interorganizational collaboration and the creation of their own learning ecosystems, knowledge management plays a much more foundational and less of an archival or referenceable, role in their strategies. There admittedly needs to be a balance, yet top performing auto manufacturers including Toyota for example are able to use interorganizational knowledge management as the foundation for the growth and strengthening of key strategic initiatives. "
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The North American Automotive Industry, 2007.
This paper analyzes the automotive industry in North America, led by the big three domestic manufacturers of General Motors, Ford and Daimler-Chrysler.
1,240 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 7 sources, MLA, AU$ 68.95
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This paper explains that, if the big three domestic automotive manufacturers---General Motors, Ford and Daimler-Chrysler---wish to continue to be considered the dominant automotive brands in North America, they need to significantly reduce operating expenses related to employee benefits, costs, legacy expenses and related cost premiums. The author points out that they must re-brand themselves as environmentally conscious automotive manufacturers with fuel efficient products, such as hybrid powered vehicles similar to those developed by the Japanese manufacturers. The paper states that, unless the domestic automotive manufacturers undertake these actions, they will face bankruptcy, shattered union and supplier relationships and loss of domestic market share. The paper includes quotations.
Table of Content:
Industry Overview
Industry Competitors
Economic Dimensions
Technical Factors
Global Factors
Conclusion
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"Beyond various successes relating to individual vehicles, the big three automotive companies in North America are basically attempting to respond to the strategic success of their foreign competitors; primarily the Japanese big three: Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. While the German luxury brands, Mercedes and BMW are important competitors, they compete largely in the luxury car segment of the overall automotive industry and are not the volume threat that the Japanese companies are."
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The Automotive Industry, 2007.
This paper discusses how the automotive industry is becoming one of the most controversial industries in the current world market.
3,375 words (approx. 13.5 pages), 10 sources, MLA, AU$ 153.95
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The paper explains that the new model of automobile manufacturing is about managing relationships and creating a web of interconnected supply chains that runs efficiently to produce the best vehicles. The paper discusses how the competition within the automotive industry has intensified in the past few years because more brands and major corporations are rising from previously undeveloped nations. The paper presents a PESTLE (political, economic, sociocultural, technological, legal and ethical) analysis of the competitive landscape. The paper analyzes the General Motors and Toyota companies and offers projections for the future.
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Introduction
Macro
Marketplace
Specific Companies Analysis: General Motors and Toyota
Projections and Future Emphasis
Conclusion
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"The strategic management of the car industry has evolved as well, because the primary focused has shifted from managing internal revenue production and consolidation of business operations and centered on the forces of globalization. The majority of companies within the industry have attempted to downsize its existing production capability to create more agile businesses that can operate on an independent level while staying true to a unique centralized corporate strategy. Another important aspect of current strategic management decisions making is how to create dramatic product differentiation."
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Global Automotive Industry, 2002.
This research examines the global automotive industry and considers the policies which public decision makers in the United States might take with regard to the industry.
2,013 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 102.95
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This paper presents an overview of the current automobile production market in the United States. It compares it to the situation at the beginning of last century and shows how production needs have changed in the global market. The paper discusses how the decision factors which American policy makers face, include the effects of the American monetary policy on the global automotive market, the effect of imports on the American economy, and the openness of foreign markets to American goods. In addition, it shows how public policy makers must also be concerned with the political ramifications of their actions and the political overtones of American participation in foreign trade.
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"It can be argued that the twentieth century witnessed the greatest expansion of international trade in history. Advances in telecommunications, transportation and finance have made it possible for American consumers to purchase Japanese cars manufactured in Mexico. This move toward globalization has taken place because companies are eager to explore markets beyond their borders. It has also taken place because of the infrastructure which has developed in financial markets which makes it possible to fund capital expansion in foreign countries."
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Automotive Industry: China and US, 2008.
An examination of the impact of outsourcing of employment in the automobile industry from the US to China.
3,433 words (approx. 13.7 pages), 10 sources, APA, AU$ 156.95
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This paper analyzes the question: "Is there correlation between wage structures within the United States automotive industry and the rising amount of outsourced jobs to China?" as it specifically applies to the automotive industry and the potential for shifting employment in automotive manufacturing from the United States to China. The paper explains what the numbers are saying and what the experts are saying on the subject, through a statistical analysis of finance findings as well as a review of literature on the topic. The paper then attempts to counter the sensationalism of those who wish to seek outside answers to the transitional period of economics in America and isolate it in context from the rest of the global economic picture. The paper also provides a clearer understanding of the impact of outsourcing of employment in the automobile industry from the US to China. The paper looks at the employment changes in the US to see if there is a clear correlation between the wage structures in the United States and the increased numbers of outsourced jobs in the automobile industry in China.
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" Within the general literature relating to the economic structure of the global economy there are many statements, regarding the causes of economic phenomena in the US and elsewhere. Economic and finance literature often calls to mind the growing public sentiment of outsourcing as a fundamental concern of the US and other nations, with regard to employment within the US and or any nation in question. The literature makes a point to state that prevailing public opinion often drives sentiment regarding the financial growth of one nation or group of nations as a source of reduction of growth in the source nation."
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Applications of Nanotechnology in the Automotive Industry, 2004.
Reviews nanotechnology and its current applications in automobile manufacturing.
4,050 words (approx. 16.2 pages), 21 sources, APA, AU$ 230.95
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This paper presents a scientific description of nanotechnology and a review of its current applications. More specifically, the paper examines applications of nanotechnology in the automobile manufacturing industry and associated industries, discussing the advantages of the technology as well as its uses and potential uses.
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"This research examines the uses and potential uses of nanotechnology in the automobile manufacturing industry. The examination includes a background review of nanotechnology and its emergence. The examination of the use of nanotechnology in the automobile manufacturing industry also covers applications by suppliers' companies in the broader automotive manufacturing sector. Nanotechnology is at the point of convergence of chemistry and physics which together produce more complex molecular structures and electronics with a focus on the..."
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European Automotive Industry, 1999.
Examines cost structure, impact of the European Union, global competition, labor issues, productivity, role of governments, innovations and mergers.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 11 sources, AU$ 114.95
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The 1998 merger between Germany's Daimler-Benz and America's Chrysler Corporation brought into sharp focus the increased globalization of the automobile industry. For most of the twentieth century, Europe's automobile industry was highly regionalized.
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"Introduction
The 1998 merger between Germany's Daimler-Benz and America's Chrysler Corporation brought into sharp focus the increased globalization of the automobile industry. For most of the twentieth century, Europe's automobile industry was highly regionalized, with some companies having "captive" markets through protectionist barriers imposed by governments. By the end of the century, however, the trend was toward open markets, both in Europe and abroad, and the European automobile manufacturers found that they had to modify their strategies to survive amidst the changing cost structure. This research examines the cost structure in the European automotive industry, the effects that the single European Union are likely to have on the industry's cost structure, and the opportunities and threats presented by the industry'..."
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Evolution of the U.S. Auto Industry, 1993.
Argues that there has been a radical change in the automotive industry, redefining auto manufacturing and examining some of the factors that caused this change.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 6 sources, AU$ 153.95
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"TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction 1
Historical Background 1
U.S. Industry Innovations 4
Outlook for the Future 12
Bibliography 14
Introduction
The past two decades have seen a revolution in the American automotive industry that has redefined automobile manufacturing on the drawing boards, in factories and in the American psyche. This radical rethinking of a major industry may have no parallel in the ..."
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