...McKersie, 1965; Zartman, 1977).Over the years, these studies have contributed to the construction of the so-called negotiation theory, which has assumed the development of techniques and models designed to solve political problems as the primary target of investigation. Management studies relating to negotiations have mainly focused on negotiation processes between companies, customers, suppliers, and industrial relations. The negotiations involving two companies that design strategic paths of cooperation – or have to implement a designed one – are less investigated, especially those concerning the effect of the intervention of outside (third) parties. I intend to focus on the latter. Through the analysis of the case studies relating to the negotiation between Fiat and Chrysler to establish a strategic alliance in the automobile sector, the article would like to investigate how the entry of interested third parties can influence the dynamics of a negotiation process. In particular, this work shows how this input has allowed the management of a critical deadlock. The adopted analytical approach has been drawn from the deliberations of James K. Sebenius (1983, 1992). 167 The Special Issue on Contemporary Research in Arts and Social Science © Centre for Promoting Ideas, USA In terms of theory...
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...Alleanza Fiat – Chrysler La crisi economica in atto porterà a una forte concentrazione nel mercato dell’auto, tanto che fra i costruttori di massa potrebbero anche sopravviverne solo sei. Sergio Marchionne L’alleanza tra i due colossi automobilistici Fiat e Chrysler è nata proprio in un momento particolare, caratterizzato da una forte crisi finanziaria. Gli shocks subiti dall’economia reale, la perdita del potere d’acquisto, la sovrapproduzione di beni, il calo dei consumi e le aspettative negative, per citare solo alcuni degli effetti negativi della recente crisi, hanno sconquassato l’economia mondiale, andando a colpire anche il settore automobilistico e portandolo quasi a un “collasso totale”. Il crollo delle vendite delle automobili non ha riguardato solamente il mercato europeo o statunitense, ma ha causato anche un rallentamento di mercati trainanti come l’India e la Cina. Produzione mondiale di automobili (variazioni percentuali) PAESE Germania Francia Spagna Gran Bretagna Italia West Europe East Europe North America South America Asia Total 2008 5532 2300 2025 1447 700 13185 4796 12593 3560 22849 57518 2007 5709 2551 2309 1535 911 14346 4493 15021 3210 22583 60420 Var. % -3 -10 -12 -6 -23 -8 -7 -16 +6,8 +1 -5 Fonte: OICA – Organizzazione Internazionale dei Costruttori di Automobili (2007-2008) La crisi ha colpito anche i titoli azionari dei principali produttori automobilistici; General Motors e Ford hanno fatto registrare pessimi risultati a Wall...
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... Ph.D. EXAM 1: Case AP/ADMS 4250 Marketing Strategy Exam 1 Page 1 of 7 FIAT RETURNS TO CANADA1 A.RUSETSKI, PH.D F IGURE 1: A 2011 FIAT 500 On March 18, 2011 two hundred strange looking tiny cars lined up on the streets around the Quebec Business Centre. FIAT, a major European car manufacturer, was celebrating its return to Canada after 28 years of absence. This comeback became possible thanks to a partnership with one of the Detroit Big Three car manufacturers – Chrysler. From Montreal, columns of FIAT 500 cars paraded to designated Chrysler dealerships where FIAT opened its “FIAT Studios”. A number of important and at times sad developments led to this celebratory moment. Once a powerful player in the North American market, in early 2000s Chrysler Corporation was struggling with declining demand and decreasing market share. In 1998 the company “merged” with German Daimler Benz to form DaimlerChrysler AG. In fact, the German automotive giant took ownership of Chrysler, but after nine years the new owner acknowledged that the “marriage” was not successful and it could not improve Chrysler’s financial performance. In 2007 Daimler sold the Chrysler for $7.4 billion to the investment group Cerberus Capital Management. If the inflow of German technology and management could not improve the situation at Chrysler, a group of investment ...
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...March 25, 2013 Case 7 The 2009 Chrysler-Fiat Strategic Alliance 1. The strategic alliance was defiantly needed. This was important since Chrysler has a tremendous loss in 2008 and had to lay off many of their workers. They were also going bankrupt, so this was the best option to keep them afloat. They could not keep up with the economy and needed to get help from someone. This deal made sense for Fiat, since they could get the company at a low price and re-enter into North America. They also have a good thing going in that fact that they own 21 percent since 2009, then can get it increased to 35 percent this year and eventually might have 51 percent of the company. This was not the most ideal thing for Chrysler, but it was necessary. 2. Chrysler has a brand name in North America, where Fiat lacks the visibility. Fiat has been very successful in Europe, where Chrysler does not have a strong dealer network there. Chrysler finds new markers by developing new range of vehicles. After the merger, Chrysler emerges from the bankruptcy and starts to restructure and Fiat gains a brand in North America and technology from here. 3. Chrysler had always been behind Ford and GM and was known as the “number three.” Since the merger, they were able to gain more in Europe and new technology. As they are still not the number one company they have bettered themselves and are on the rise. The other five companies are still on the rise as well, so Chrysler-Fiat will have to...
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...STRUGGLE OF CHRYSLER The Struggle of Chrysler Valerie Steinmetz Pete Rohlman Kelly Jane McLaughlin Cardinal Stritch University College of Business and Management Rich Bruce, Instructor Business Communication January 28, 2010 Over the past ten years, America has had many historic moments. With planes flying into the World Trade Center to the election of our first African-American president, the American public has had much to be excited about and to fear. In more recent history, the American economy has been the main topic. From the Fall of Wall Street, crashing of the housing market, to the fall of the American Automakers. The government has stepped in to save the private market and attempt to restore life to what was once a corner stone in America. Chrysler was one of many companies to be bailed out by the government during 2008. This is a look at where Chrysler started to where they are today. The Chrysler name doesn’t mean much to residents of Kenosha. The auto plant has been called by many names since 1900, when Thomas Jeffery bought a bicycle factory and started mass-producing vehicles. These vehicles had two groundbreaking innovations: steering wheels and front-mounted engines. Historians say it was in Kenosha, not Detroit that cars began “to look like cars.” Vehicles jokingly referred to as Kenosha Cadillacs, were small, inexpensive, and sometimes, homely looking Ramblers. (Nichols, 2009) ...
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...Fiat and Chrysler Merger: An Analysis of the alliance of Fiat and Chrysler Taneka Littlejohn Sonya Merrill August 29, 2011 1 Table of Contents Project Outline I. Executive Summary II. Introduction III. Company Profile and Environment (Context) IV. Strategic Issues and Reverence V. Stakeholder Impact VI. Conclusions and Recommendations VII. Bibliography 3-4 5-6 7 8-9 10-12 12-13 13-14 15 2 Project Outline I. Discuss history of Chrysler Group A. Discuss Chrysler’s start within the automotive industry B. Discuss some of the automobiles that Chrysler makes C. Discuss Chrysler’s position within the automotive market II. Discuss history of Fiat SPA A. Discuss Fiat’s start within the automotive industry B. Discuss some of the automobiles that Fiat makes C. Discuss Fiat’s position within the automotive industry III. Discuss how both automobile firms have had past reputations in America. A. Discuss when Fiat first came to the United States B. Discuss why Fiat suddenly left the United States C. Discuss Chrysler impact within the American market and how America’s past look on their automobiles shaped its future. IV. Discuss some of the competitors of Chrysler and Fiat A. Discuss how competition affected both firms B. Discuss how Chrysler and Fiat at one point were competition for one another V. Cultural Context A. Culture aspects of the Chrysler- Fiat alliance B. Discuss how society and positioning have affected both automobile firms C. Discuss some recent news about the...
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...Case Study On Chrysler in Trouble Prepared For: Tanvir H Dewan Course Coordinator of CBA,IUBAT Prepared By: Group Name: Brain Crash Name | ID | Section | Program | Md. Manik Molla | 12102462 | B | BBA | Kazi Mahmud Hasan | 12102482 | B | BBA | Mahidul Islam | 13202013 | B | BBA | Monika Shama | 12102450 | B | BBA | Course Name: Strategic Management Course Code: MGT - 403 Section – B Date of Submission: 29th November 2014 IUBAT- International University of Business Agriculture and Technology I. Current Situation A. Current Performance Chrysler is an American automobile manufacturer headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan and owned by Italian automaker Fiat. Chrysler is one of the "Big Three" American automobile manufacturers. It sells vehicles worldwide under its flagship Chrysler brand, as well as the Dodge, Jeep and Ram. Other major divisions include Mopar, its automotive parts and accessories division, and SRT, its performance automobile division. In 2014, Chrysler Group LLC is the seventh biggest automaker in the world by production. In 1998, Chrysler merged with German automaker Daimler-Benz AG to form DaimlerChrysler; the merger proved contentious with investors and Chrysler was sold to Cerberus Capital Management and renamed Chryvgsler LLC in 2007. Like the other Big Three automobile manufacturers, Chrysler was hit hard by the automotive industry crisis of 2008–2010 and filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization on April 30...
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...Annual Report At 31 December 2013 108th financial year Annual Report At 31 December 2013 All our reports are available at http://2013interactivereports.fiatspa.com Go to the online version of the Fiat Annual Reports to learn more about the Group's financial performance, sustainable development and other corporate information. | | Download our app www.fiatspa.com/mobileapp 3 General Meeting An Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders will be held at 11 a.m. on 31 March 2014 (single call) at Centro Congressi Lingotto, Via Nizza 280, Turin to vote on the following: Agenda 1. Motion for Approval of the Statutory Financial Statements and Allocation of 2013 Net Result 2. Compensation and Own Shares: a) Compensation Policy pursuant to Article 123-ter of Legislative Decree 58/98 b) Authorization for the Purchase and Disposal of Own Shares Attendance and Representation Shareholders are entitled to attend the Meeting if they hold the right to vote at the close of business on the record date of 20 March 2014 and the Company has received the relevant confirmation of entitlement from an authorized intermediary. As provided by law, shareholders entitled to attend the Meeting may also be represented by proxy. The Company has appointed Computershare S.p.A. (Via Nizza 262/73, Turin) as the Designated Representative, pursuant to Article 135-undecies of Legislative Decree 58/98, upon whom shareholders may confer proxy and instruct to vote on all or some of the motions on the agenda...
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...Project Failure Case Studies and Suggestion Nilofur Abbasi Iqra Wajid Zahra Iqbal Fareeha Zafar, M.phill Business Administration, Kinnaird College Lahore, Pakistan M.phill Business Administration, Kinnaird College Lahore, Pakistan M.phill Business Administration, Kinnaird College Lahore, Pakistan Ph.D University of Derby, Currently Working in Govt. College University Lahore Pakistan ABSTRACT In this research paper three different case studies are taken under consideration. Step by step all three cases are described. These cases are about projects which had to face failure. Therefore, the reasons for failure of projects are identified and recommendations are given to ail failing projects. First case study is about British Petroleum which is oil and Gas Company had to face situation which was not just critical but new for any oil company. The incident occurred due to explosion in the deep-water horizon while BP technical staff was trying to drill a well. Moreover, BP was not able to stop oil flow for three months. Second case is about Chrysler and Fiat. Both were automobile companies and had to face failure. Marchionne was the one who saved both companies. The main focus of this case is merger of these two companies and the challenges faced by CEO due to organizational change after merger. Third case study is about Millennium Dome, one of the controversial projects in the history of construction projects because of number of reasons. With the help of case study we will be...
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...Gerald S., bankruptcy is a generalized term for a Federal Court procedure that helps consumers and businesses get rid of their debts and repay their creditors (2014). If anyone can prove that they are entitled to it, the bankruptcy court will protect them during the bankruptcy proceeding. In general, bankruptcies can be categorized into two types: liquidation and reorganization. The U.S. Court of Bankruptcy (2015), states that among the popular proceedings are chapters 7, 11, 12, and 13, which individuals and businesses use to file. Chapter 7 bankruptcies normally fall into the liquidation category. This means that an individual’s own property can be taken away and sold in the process of liquidation in order to pay back the debts. Conversely, chapter 13 bankruptcies fall under the reorganization category, meaning that the individuals will probably be able to keep their property, but they must submit and stick to a plan that will allow the person to repay some or all of their debts within 3 to 5 years. A case filed under chapter 11 of the United States bankruptcy code is frequently referred to as a reorganization bankruptcy. Its bankruptcy proceedings are usually employed by struggling businesses as a way to get their affairs in order and pay off their debts. In addition, some individuals also file for chapter 11 bankruptcy when they are not eligible for chapter 13 bankruptcy or own large amount of non-exempt property (like a home). However, chapter 11 can be much more expensive...
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...April TRAINING EXECUTIVE EXECUTIVE BUSINESS SIMULATION MARKET RESEARCH MARKET RESEARCH PACKAGE FOR THE EUROPEAN PASSENGER AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY 2009-2010 Release 9 MARKET RESEARCH MARKET RESEARCH PACKAGE FOR THE EUROPEAN CAR INDUSTRY THE EUROPEAN CAR MARKET The European motor industry is the world's largest car market, having exceeded the US market in total units sold (excluding light trucks). It is also an extremely competitive arena. Some of the patterns to emerge from this market over the last few years are listed below. 1. Sales Figures1 Historical and Current The last strong rise in sales was in 1998 (14.3m), continuing into 1999, however, in 2000 sales fell by 2.2% (14.7m) and stayed at this level in 2001. In 2002 sales fell by 3%, 2003 saw an increase of nearly 5% but this was a result of an expanding marketplace, in reality there was another fall of 1% when comparing sales in the same EU member countries. 2004 saw a genuine 2% increase in registrations, remained stable in 2005, showed a substantial 4% rise in 2006 but then the percentage increase dropped to 1% in 2007. In 2008 European car sales figures were easily the worst for over a decade: 14.6m in extended Europe, 13.6m in the core economies, a drop of 8.2% and 8.1% respectively over 2007 figures. Gloomy forecasts for 2009 proved to be well founded with the whole market falling by a further 0.7% to 14.5m, however, the market excluding the new EU countries did show a 0.7% improvement to 13.7m...
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...that many companies are making is changes due to the economy. Companies are looking to save money. Companies are cutting back the matching of the 401K, cutting back on employees hours, and some companies are even shutting down all together. We will be taking a look at how a wealthy popular car company, Chrysler, has filed for bankruptcy in this economic downturn which in turn has an effect on employees, the community, and the families of the employees. In the past two years America has been hit pretty hard economically. Gas prices have risen to almost 5.00 a gallon in some states. Peoples light bills have been as high as 500.00 or more. People have lost many jobs and can’t find a job because so many employers are cutting back to try and save what’s left of their company. Many homes are being foreclosed because people can’t afford to pay their house note because they don’t have a job or because there were cutbacks on their commission. Its many factors that have played a part in why the economy is the way it is today. One of the effects in this economic downturn is downsizing (rightsizing). Downsizing is the planned elimination of positions or jobs. (McGraw-Hill, 7) “Common approaches to downsizing include eliminating functions, hierarchical levels, or units. Downsizing has been focused on delaying and eliminating bureaucratic structures, “white collar” middle managers...
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...Strategic Report for Ford Motor Company Rhett Dornbach-Bender Bill Slade Joe Thorpe April 20, 2009 Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) Table of Contents Executive Summary .......................................................................................................................... 3 Company Overview........................................................................................................................... 4 History ............................................................................................................................................... 4 Business Model and Market Overview......................................................................................... 5 Competitive Analysis ........................................................................................................................ 7 Internal Rivalry................................................................................................................................. 7 Supplier Power ................................................................................................................................. 9 Buyer Power ..................................................................................................................................... 9 Entry and Exit................................................................................................................................ 10 Substitutes ....................................
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...Tesla Motors, Inc. 8 Step Case Analysis Method Khushboo E Jahan Marissa Shotwell-Tabke Guojun Zhang GBA 517 Dr. Kevin Moncrief Fall 2015 Table of Contents Introduction pg. 1 Company Background pg. 1 Products pg. 2 Business Mission pg. 3 Marketing Objectives pg. 4 Strategic Issues pg. 5 Promotion pg. 5 Pricing pg. 6 External Environment pg. 6 Distribution pg. 10 Constraints pg. 12 Firm Specific pg. 12 Limited Product List pg. 12 Limited Manufacturing capacity pg. 13 Distribution & Service Network pg. 13 Limited Exposure in Foreign Market pg. 14 Lithium Ion Battery Safety pg. 14 Industry Specific pg. 15 Fluctuating Foreign Exchange Rates pg. 15 Supply Chain Providers pg. 15 Future Growth Depends Upon Consumers’ Willingness to Adopt Electric Vehicles pg. 16 Environment and Safety Laws & Regulations pg. 16 SWOT Analysis pg. 18 Findings pg. 23 Finding #1 pg. 23 Finding #2 pg. 25 Finding #3 pg. 25 Solutions pg. 26 Solution #1 pg. 26 Solution #2 pg. 26 Solution #3 pg. 26 X. Recommendation and Justification pg. 28 XI. Implementation and Gantt Chart pg. 30 Implementation Time Table pg. 30 Gantt Chart pg. 32 XIII. References pg. 33 List of Figures Figures Figure 1 –...
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