Write a 4–6-page objective review of the internal strengths and weaknesses of Ford that their leaders can use to plan for the future direction of the organization.

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  Prepare a 4–6-page executive briefing report identifying not only internal strengths and weaknesses, but also a rationale that addresses why your analysis pointed to a particular strength or a weakness. Also be sure to focus on strategic elements (capabilities) of the firm and on how the strategic elements fit into the strategic position of the company.

Use the Executive Briefing Report template attached. Use headings and subheadings to help organize the key points of your 4–6-page executive briefing report and include the following:

· Evaluate how the selected firm leverages its resources and capabilities to execute the business strategy. Are the firm’s capabilities found in its functions or the value chain, or both? Does the strategy give coherence to decisions about allocation of resources?

· Evaluate the effectiveness of the organizational structure and management system design. Include the firm’s ability to support the key resources and capabilities that execute the business strategy. Is the organizational structure suited for the particular tasks and particular business environment of the firm?

· Explain possible ethical dilemmas and governance issues. These issues may include shareholders and stakeholders, distribution of excess profits, and top management’s pay.

Use clear headings and subheadings to organize the key points of your report.

YOUR REPORT SHOULD BE CLEARLY WRITTEN AND COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY TO ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP; USE CORRECT GRAMMAR, SPELLING AND MECHANICS AS EXPECTED OF A BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL. CITE AND REFERENCE ALL SOURCES USING CURRENT APA STYLE. SUPPORT YOUR EXECUTIVE BRIEFING REPORT WITH AT LEAST FOUR ACADEMIC RESOURCES

Research Information

Review the following resources to further your understanding of a selected firm to use in your coursework. Use additional resources from the Internet, your text case studies, or your own research, as needed, for completing the course assessments.

Ford

Ford is a complex multinational organization that has recently focused on strategic initiatives to address production capacity, supply chain reliability, sustainability, and technological innovation in order to remain competitive in the rapidly changing automotive industry.

Grant, R. M., and Jordan, J. (2012). Ford and the world automobile industry in 2012. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley and Sons.

Currie, A., Larsen, P. T. (2011, Jun 7). Ambitious goals for Ford
. The New York Times. Retrieved from http://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/08/business/08views.html?_r=0

Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative. (n.d). Ford Motor Company manages ethics and social responsibility [PDF]. Retrieved from: https://danielsethics.mgt.unm.edu/pdf/ford-motor-case

Henry, J. (2015). One Ford, part two; Tweaking The master plan. Forbes. Retrieved from http://www.forbes.com/sites/jimhenry/2015/08/30/one-ford-part-two-tweaking-the-master-plan/#3d15b7147333

Miller, D. (2016, April 9). Dispelling 3 Ford Motor Company shareholder concerns. The Motley Fool. Retrieved from http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2016/04/09/dispelling-3-ford-motor-company-concerns.aspx

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Ford’s Executive Briefing Report

Summary/Introduction

Clearly explain your analysis using understandable terms for your selected firm; focus on strategic elements (capabilities) of the firm and on how the strategic elements fit into the strategic position of the company.

Internal Strengths and Weaknesses Analysis

Present your analysis so that it effectively addresses the problem; Write clearly; you may use graphics, bullets and headings to deliver the analysis in an organized easily read format; you may have several sub-headings to address the assessment’s scoring criteria:

· Evaluate how the selected firm leverages its resources and capabilities to execute the business strategy.

· Evaluate the effectiveness of the organizational structure and management system design.

· Explain possible ethical dilemmas and governance issues.

Provide supporting evidence

Use at least four current, scholarly, or professional resources to support your analysis.

Conclusion

Succinctly summarize the key findings of your internal analysis for your selected firm.

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