Category: General Motors

Summary of the Ethical Dilemma that the Organization Experienced In February 2014, General Motors started recalling some of its car models made before 2007 because of their ignition switches which could abruptly shut off the car when one was driving and disable the cars airbag, steering and brake wheels (Isidore and Marsh 7). The company…

Outsourcing a business function is common these days. It involves contracting out to an external provider a business function previously performed in-house. More and more businesses are increasingly outsourcing to suppliers outside their nation. Over the years General Motors has been pushing into multi-sourcing (contracting out to multiple companies), according to Peter Allen, Managing director…

Organization development is defined variously by different scholars. According to Brown (2010), it can be conceptualized as a planned and strategic move to enhance the efficiency of an entity. The aim of such undertakings is to help the organization attain its objectives. A number of factors affect the efficiency of the strategies adopted to improve…

Table of Contents Introduction Organizational Modeling Leadership Theory Organizational Culture Insights and Conclusions References Introduction Organizations often change due to internal and external factors, and General Motors (GM) is one such company that has experienced a transformation. Kuppler (2014) describes the corporation as a major automotive manufacturer facing an ignition switch crisis that led to…

Table of Contents Introduction Transformational Leadership Inclusive Leadership Conclusion Reference List Introduction The selection of a leadership style by a companys management plays a crucial role in pursuing organizational goals and encouraging performance excellence in the workforce. Indeed, since it is the employees who undertake the tasks within the business processes, it is essential to…

Table of Contents Introduction Selected Idea Motivated Conclusions and Proposals Implementation Plan and Outcomes Conclusion References Introduction Business organizations need to implement superior measures to improve their operations and maximize profitability. The selected company that can benefit from a new strategy is General Motors (GM). In 2014, this organization had a scandal that exposed the…

Table of Contents Background Proposed Change Strategies Costs and Resistances Communicating Change Cultural Changes Reference List Background Not all companies have succeeded at restructuring their operations due to globalization, and General Motors (GM) is one of them. There are significant internal failures that mark its downfall, including safety standards issues, manufacturing flaws in its cars…

Introduction General Motors (GM) specializing in manufacturing automobiles has always been a symbol of American culture and a representation of the high level of competitiveness of the United States in the global economy. It was founded in 1908. Its plants located in more than 30 countries all over the globe use the newest and environmentally…

Forms of Transformation Processes used by Companies and Their Relation to the Facility Layout Selecting the most appropriate transformation process and facility layout is one of the keys towards achieving success in the companys performance. In general, there are many forms of transformation processes, and each has particular facility layout. What is more, there are…

Introduction General Motors (GM) is a symbol of the American automotive industry and culture. It is known for an exceptional quality of manufactured automobiles as well as a high level of competitiveness and significant impact on both national and global vehicle markets. GM was founded in 1908. Since then, it has expanded operations to more…