INSTRUCTIONS:
bucks new university Assignment Brief Academic Year 2019-20 Module code Global Business Environment
Module Code: and title: BM461
Assignment No. and type: CW2: Global Business
Assessment Environment Portfolio Paper 2 Weighting: 70%
Assignment task
This assessment comprises 1000-word, (+/-10%) individual paper's that will contribute towards your final portfolio of 2 papers and represents 70% of the marks available for this module.
This assignment has been designed to provide you with an opportunity to demonstrate your achievement of the following module learning outcomes:
LO 1
LO 2 LO 3
Obtain and interpret information relevant to an analysis of a firm's business environment. Assess the impact of government on the structure and operation of a business organisation. Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of changes in the business environment on business organisation and activity.
Task requirements
Using CW1 and feedback received from the lecturer you are to complete the following paper for your portfolio:
Paper 2 (CW2): Based on the key drivers identified in CW1 and its PESTLE analysis. This paper should consider a SWOT analysis, as well as examine the ways in which these key drivers can impact upon TWO of the firms functional areas such; Marketing, HRM, Operations, Finance and R&D.
Referencing and research requirements
Please reference your work according to the Harvard style as defined in Cite Them Right Online (http://www.citethemrightonline.com). This information is also available in book form: Pears, R. and Shields, G. (2019) Cite them right: the essential reference guide. 11th edn. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan. Copies are available via the University library.
Internal approval: John Hathaway, 30/9/19
SOLUTION:
INSTRUCTIONS
FORD MOTORS SWOT ANALYSIS
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Executive
Summary
This report aimed to discuss the SWOT
analysis of Ford company in the view of the external environment addressed in
the previous submission. To achieve this objective, the report clustered core
business processes at Ford and looked at key internal and external strategic
factors. Regarding the internal business factors, the study found that Ford has
the ability due to its popularity, finances, and adaptability. The research
also revealed that Ford performs poorly by relying on a few markets, having its
products recalled, and losing vital staff skill sets. The report also revealed
that Ford has essential business opportunities such as technological
advancement, high demand, and digital marketing. Finally, Ford has some market
threats, such as the high cost of operations and competition.
Table of Contents
Executive Summary. 2
Introduction. 4
SWOT Analysis. 4
Strengths. 4
Weaknesses. 5
