General motors in china case study

nkrupt company General motors has come a long way. In 1980s GM was the top car manufacturer in the USA until the arrival of the Japanese cars. The Japanese sold cheap and better cars. GM failed to realize the change in the industry and technology and constantly lost market share to the Japanese companies. Assignment Purpose To develop in detail the change strategic plan for G.M describing the appropriate actions of the company will be performed with the purpose of involvement techniques is to increase the efficiency and the effectiveness of the organization. Instructions and Grading Criteria The document should be 3,000 words maximum and address the following points listed below. Keep in mind that the pitch must be supported by solid analysis. 1. An analysis of the background of change for the G.M. (20%) You need to identify the change in the environment as described in the case study focus on the external and internal conditions. 2. Selecting the appropriate Change Strategy (20%) You must describe the four change strategies and how to select the most appropriate for this case study. 3. Dealing with Costs & Resistances (20%) In the process of change, there will be resistance a cost. The objective of this task is to develop a specific plan how will reduce this level of resistance and what it will be the cost for the change implementation. 4. The role of communication in Times of Change (20%) Every person in the organization must know the objective of the change. Describe the communicating procedure for change through the organization. 5. Change in corporate and business culture (20%) The most challenging thing to do in bringing about change into the organization is to improve the culture of the organization. Describe the actions G.M should address in the culture and create a fresh strategy to succeed in an unattractive industry. Structure of the Assignment 1. Cover page: Must contain your full name, the logo of the school, the name of the course, and the name of the professor. 2. Introduction: Present the aim of your work and the questions it will address 3. Analysis: Address the 7 points of the pitch listed above 4. Conclusion: Display the potential results of your pitch and assess their potential effect (strengths and weaknesses) 5. Bibliography: You should use the Harvard Referencing System. 6. Appendix Requirements • • • • • Based on the chosen company, the student should be able to research appropriate information to frame their work by developing clear objectives to which the presentation will answer Students must consider the use of theories and models, the flow and progression of their critical analysis, overall clarity, structure and coherence of their answers. Students will be graded on their capacity to prioritize, synthetize, discuss and evaluate the topic based on different perspectives All statements made must be supported by facts, figures and references All sources of information must be referenced using the Harvard Referencing System it assesses the following learning outcomes: • • • • • Outcome 1: understand and apply the competencies and behaviors of an effective change agent. Outcome 2: assess and evaluate the varying diagnostic tools used to facilitate organizational change Outcome 3: Demonstrate the ability to appraise the ideas and arguments of academics and practitioners to assess the validity of the conclusions reached within the context of change management. Outcome 4: compare and contrast four change strategies and effectively apply them within defined contexts and/or specific organizations. Outcome 5: develop and recommend an appropriate change management plan in accordance with an organization’s mission, processes, systems, organizational structures, job roles and external stimuli; ASEE 2014 Zone I Conference, April 3-5, 2014,