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Module 4 – Case

STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION AND MONITORING

Assignment Overview

Structure, Culture, and Control Systems

 

In the Module 4 Case, we will investigate the Structure, Culture, and Control Systems at the Ford Motor Company. 

Case Assignment

Visit the website of the Ford Motor Company: 

https://corporate.ford.com/

, and go to the Investors page. Look around the page (there is a lot of excellent information here), and search for information related to the organization’s structure and controls. Then, locate the company’s most recent Annual Reports and 10-K filings. After completing some research at Ford’s website, the library, and on the internet, address the following: 

1. Describe the organizational structure at the Ford Motor Company (what form of structure does the company have?). Include any information you can find regarding the company’s Board of Directors and the company’s committees. Is the Board a diverse group of individuals?

2. Describe the organization’s culture. How well does the company’s values statement align with its culture? Is the culture at Ford Motor Company an inclusive work environment?

3. Do some research at the Ford Motor Company website and in the library (be sure to look at trade magazines and newspapers as well) and find as much information concerning the company’s control systems as you can (budgets, inventory control, annual objectives, functional strategies, policies and procedures, personnel evaluation systems, or other). Describe these controls, and discuss how they assist in keeping Ford Motor Company strategies on track. 

Assignment Expectations

1. The minimum length requirement for this Case Assignment is 5 full pages (excluding Title and Reference pages), to include 3 scholarly sources. 

2. Provide an APA-formatted title page. Use the 

APA 7 Template

. 

3. The 5 full pages will include an introduction, body of work with 3 scholarly sources cited to support your work, and a conclusion (that aligns with your purpose statement, summarizes each section, and then wraps up into a final thought).

4. Provide an APA7 formatted References Page (See APA 7 “References” section at 

https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/

 ).

5. Upload your paper to the Case Dropbox before the assignment due date.

6. Proofread your work. 

Also, see the sources below for APA and Student Support Services: 

·

Student Support Resources

  

· Trident

 Introduction to APA 

·

Understanding Plagiarism

 

 

Grading Note: 

At Trident University International, rubrics are used for grading. These rubrics specify the points available for each component of an assignment. Points are earned based on the level of the work submitted. The rubric in the Case Dropbox is used for this Case Assignment. 

Module 4 – SLP

STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION AND MONITORING

The Module 4 SLP requires that you run a simulation titled: “The Platform Wars: Simulating the Battle for Video Game Supremacy.” Visit the

 

Forio site
 and access the simulation. 

As the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), it is your task to make decisions one year at a time. As you do so, note how key data are changing, and take note of how your pricing, changes made to royalties, and new game subsidies change your profits and your market share. You may need to go through at least one practice run of the simulation in order to become familiar with it. 

At the start of the simulation, your market share is 50%. The price of your video game console is $250. Note that your competitor’s market share is 50%, but your competitor’s console price is $261.00 (hint: you are vastly underpriced to begin the simulation). 

One way of becoming familiar with the simulation is to change only the value, leaving the others constant. This will isolate the impact of one variable and will give you a sense of how the change in a single variable impacts revenue, market share, etc. (use the Dashboard and the financial statements to determine this).  

For example, if you leave all variables unchanged in Year 1 (price = $240; Game titles to subsidize = 3, and Royalties = 15%), your market share becomes 69% at the end of Year 1 (and my net profit is $48.0M).  

In contrast, if you reduce the console price to $230, your market share will become 71% at the end of Year 1 (net profit will be $33.6M). Importantly, if you increase the console price to $330, your market share at the end of Year 1 is 58%; however, your net profit is $140.8M.

As the CEO, your task is to find the best combination of changes in the three variables that both increase your market share and earn a maximum net profit. Remember that the changes are relative; there are no right or wrong answers.  

Be sure to take note of how the statements may be used to “control” your strategy. Remember that you need to cover your costs while simultaneously turning a profit and increasing your market share. For this SLP assignment, follow the assignment steps below for your three full-page paper with two scholarly sources.

1. Go to 

https://forio.com/simulate/mit/video-game/simulation/

2. Click on “Play as an individual.”

3. Enter your first name
joshua as the “Screen ID,” then click “Login.” 

In this web-based simulation, run the simulation a minimum of three times, noting the changes made each year, as well as your final results. Each year, you have three decisions to make: 

1. Determine the selling price of the video game console.

2. Determine the number of video games that your company will subsidize to enhance the development of new video games (and that can be played on your company’s video game console); be sure to note that the subsidy of each new game costs you $16.2M each year; and

3. Determine the royalty percentage you will require game makers to pay you (the higher the royalties, the more revenue you earn on new games, but the less inclined game makers are to develop new games).

4. Develop and discuss in your paper a table that shows the results from each simulation. 

 

SLP Assignment Expectations

1. The minimum length requirement for this SLP Assignment is 3 full pages (excluding Title and Reference pages) to include 2 scholarly sources. 

2. Provide an APA-formatted title page. Use the 

APA 7 Template.

3. The 3 full pages will include an introduction, body of work with 2 scholarly sources cited to support your work, and a conclusion (that aligns with your purpose statement, summarizes each section, and then wraps up into a final thought).

4. Provide an APA7-formatted References Page (See APA 7 “References” section at 

https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/

 ).

5. Upload your paper to the SLP Dropbox before the assignment due date.

6. Proofread your work.

 

 Also, see the sources below for APA and Student Support Services: 

·

Student Support Resources

  

· Trident

 Introduction to APA 

·

Understanding Plagiarism

 

  

Grading Note: 

At Trident University International, rubrics are used for grading. These rubrics specify the points available for each component of an assignment. Points are earned based on the level of the work submitted. The rubric in the SLP Dropbox is used for this SLP Assignment. 

Table of Contents

 

Module 4: Strategy Implementation and Monitoring

 

Discussion: Can Organizational Culture Be Managed?

Discussion: Can Organizational Culture Be Managed?
 

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Some organizational theorists would assert that an organization’s culture cannot be “managed” in the truest sense of how one “manages” the processes and activities, and things that exist within an organization. David Campbell (2000) says that an organization “is being constructed continuously on a daily, even momentary, basis through individual interactions with others” (p. 28).  

Consider the sheer multiplicity of formal and informal groups, structures, tasks, functional operations, and individual interactions that exist and occur within very large organizations; these are seemingly endless. Consider as well the potential number (and combination) of individual to individual, individual to group, and group to group interactions that are likely to occur on a momentary basis within an organization (and then, there are the seemingly endless numbers of contacts/interactions with external stakeholders as well).  

For this assignment, please discuss the following: 

1. What is organizational culture? 

2. Can culture be managed in the same way that other systems and processes can be “managed”? 

3. Depending on your answer, what does this mean as to the use of culture as a “strategic control”? 

 

References 
 
Campbell, D. (2000). The socially constructed organization. London: Karnac Books. 

  

Discussion Assignment Expectations 

To receive full credit for the discussion, you must complete the following: 

1. Enter a minimum of 3 quality posts: Your own initial/original post of 200 words or more and responses of at least 100 words to 2 classmates. 

2. Cite at least one source in your initial post.

3. At the bottom of your original post, provide a References section in APA 7 style. 

Grading Note: 

At Trident University International, rubrics are used for grading. These rubrics specify the points available for each component of an assignment. Points are earned based on the level of the work submitted. The rubric in the Discussion Dropbox is used for this Discussion Assignment. 

 

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Assignment Title

Student Name

College/Department Name, Trident University International

Course Number: Course Name

Professor Name

Date

[Notes provided throughout for additional clarity. Ensure to remove notes before submission.]

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Assignment Title Here

[Titles and 1st Level headings should use the Word Styles format of “Heading 1,” centered, title case heading, bold. Do not begin with an Introduction heading. The introduction paragraph(s) should orient the reader to all of the concepts presented in the sections that follow. Begin the first line indented, one line below the assignment title. Ensure to provide appropriate in-text citations in the following manner: Students may synthesize information from a resource and cite the resource at the end (Author & Second, YYYY). Students may also provide the authors in the sentence by stating that Author and Second (YYYY) explain certain information in this manner. For more than two authors, use Author et al. (YYYY) format or end statement (Author et al., YYYY). See APA Manual for additional formats of in-text citations. Each citation should have a corresponding reference in the reference list. Each reference in the reference list must also have at least one corresponding in-text citation.]

Theme/Topic Heading

[All 1st level headings should use the Word Styles format of “Heading 1,” centered, title case heading, bold. Replace “Theme/Topic” with an appropriate heading that describes the discussion to follow.]

[Present an overview of why this topic is important to the assignment. Describe the facts and relevant context as a background. Include appropriate, recent, scholarly sources to support statements of fact.]

Theme/Topic Heading [repeat as needed]

[All 1st level headings should use the Word Styles format of “Heading 1,” centered, title case heading, bold. Replace “Theme/Topic” with an appropriate heading that describes the discussion to follow.]

[Present an overview of why this topic is important to the assignment. Describe the facts and relevant context as a background. Include appropriate, recent, scholarly sources to support statements of fact.]
Subtheme or Subtopic Heading [repeat as needed]

[Themes/Topics may have one or more subthemes/subtopics. These second level headings should be in Word Styles format of “Heading 2,” aligned left, title case heading, bold. This information should be relevant to the prior Heading 1 topic. Repeat for multiple subthemes or subtopics.]

Subtheme or Subtopic Heading [repeat as needed]
[Themes/Topics may have one or more subthemes/subtopics. These second level headings should be in Word Styles format of “Heading 2,” aligned left, title case heading, bold. This information should be relevant to the prior Heading 1 topic. Repeat for multiple subthemes or subtopics.]

Subtheme or Subtopic Heading

[For major topics that may need a breakdown of subtopics into additional sections, provide third level headings in the Word Styles format of “Heading 3,” aligned left, title case heading, bold italic.]

Subtheme or Subtopic Heading [repeat as needed]
[For major topics that may need a breakdown of subtopics into additional sections, provide third level headings in the Word Styles format of “Heading 3,” aligned left, title case heading, bold italic.]
Theme/Topic Heading [repeat as needed]
[All 1st level headings should use the Word Styles format of “Heading 1,” centered, title case heading, bold. Replace “Theme/Topic” with an appropriate heading that describes the discussion to follow.]
[Present an overview of why this topic is important to the assignment. Describe the facts and relevant context as a background. Include appropriate, recent, scholarly sources to support statements of fact.]

[Each new topic should begin with a first level heading. Provide second level and third level headings, as necessary.]

Summary or Conclusion

[Summary or Conclusion heading should be a first level heading using the Word Styles format of “Heading 1,” centered, title case heading, bold. Summarize key points presented in throughout the assignment.]

Example of tables provided:

Table 1
Caption for Table 1

Header

Header

Text

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Note. Briefly describe what the Table represents so that it is understood outside of the chapter. There is a line space between the note and the next heading/paragraph to separate the text.

Example of figures provided: (note that if it would not fit in the space provided, the entire Table or Figure is moved the next page; if Table or Figure if longer than one page, ensure title appears with the beginning of the Table or Figure):

Figure 1
Case Study Research

Note. This figure defines the case study design by Yin (2018). Briefly describe what the Figure represents so that it is understood outside of the chapter. There is a line space between the note and the next heading/paragraph to separate the text.

References

[References heading should be a first level heading using the Word Styles format of “Heading 1,” centered, title case heading, bold.]

Ahn, J. (2004). Electronic portfolios: Blending technology, accountability and assessment.
T.H.E. Journal, 31(9), 12-18. https://thejournal.com/Articles/2004/04/01/Electronic-Portfolios-Blending-Technology-Accountability–Assessment.aspx

Braun, V., & Clarke, V. (2006). Using thematic analysis in psychology.
Qualitative Research in Psychology, 3(2), 77-101. doi:10.1191/1478088706qp063oa

U.S. Government Printing Office. (2006). Catalog of U.S. Government publications: New electronic titles.

Winslade, J., & Monk, G. (2001).
Narrative mediation: A new approach to conflict resolution. Jossey-Bass.

Yin, R. K. (2018).
Case study research and applications:

Design

and methods (6th ed.). SAGE Publications.

Note: All resources cited in the assignment must be included in the list of references. For each reference listed, there must be at least one corresponding citation within the body of the text, and vice-versa. Double space references in the reference list. Resources longer than one line of text should provide a hanging indent of 1/2 inch of subsequent lines. Sort in alpha surname/title order. Only capitalize the first word of the title and of the subtitle, if any. Do not bold the title. Know when to italicize and when not to (i.e., periodical/non-periodical/publication versus book/report/paper). Italicize volume numbers. Please refer to the
APA Publication Manual for guidance.APA requires a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) be provided, if one has been assigned.

See below for the updated APA headings guideline:

Level 1

Centered, Bold, Title Case Heading

Level 2

Left-Aligned, Bold, Title Case Heading

Level 3 

Left-Aligned, Bold Italic, Title Case Heading 

Level 4

Indented, Bold, Title Case Heading with a Period
.
 
Begin body text after the period. 

Level 5

Indented, Bold Italic, Title Case Heading with a Period.
 Begin body text after the period. 

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Assignment Title

Student Name

College/Department Name, Trident University International

Course Number: Course Name

Professor Name

Date

[Notes provided throughout for additional clarity. Ensure to remove notes before submission.]

32

Assignment Title Here

[Titles and 1st Level headings should use the Word Styles format of “Heading 1,” centered, title case heading, bold. Do not begin with an Introduction heading. The introduction paragraph(s) should orient the reader to all of the concepts presented in the sections that follow. Begin the first line indented, one line below the assignment title. Ensure to provide appropriate in-text citations in the following manner: Students may synthesize information from a resource and cite the resource at the end (Author & Second, YYYY). Students may also provide the authors in the sentence by stating that Author and Second (YYYY) explain certain information in this manner. For more than two authors, use Author et al. (YYYY) format or end statement (Author et al., YYYY). See APA Manual for additional formats of in-text citations. Each citation should have a corresponding reference in the reference list. Each reference in the reference list must also have at least one corresponding in-text citation.]

Theme/Topic Heading

[All 1st level headings should use the Word Styles format of “Heading 1,” centered, title case heading, bold. Replace “Theme/Topic” with an appropriate heading that describes the discussion to follow.]

[Present an overview of why this topic is important to the assignment. Describe the facts and relevant context as a background. Include appropriate, recent, scholarly sources to support statements of fact.]

Theme/Topic Heading [repeat as needed]

[All 1st level headings should use the Word Styles format of “Heading 1,” centered, title case heading, bold. Replace “Theme/Topic” with an appropriate heading that describes the discussion to follow.]

[Present an overview of why this topic is important to the assignment. Describe the facts and relevant context as a background. Include appropriate, recent, scholarly sources to support statements of fact.]
Subtheme or Subtopic Heading [repeat as needed]

[Themes/Topics may have one or more subthemes/subtopics. These second level headings should be in Word Styles format of “Heading 2,” aligned left, title case heading, bold. This information should be relevant to the prior Heading 1 topic. Repeat for multiple subthemes or subtopics.]

Subtheme or Subtopic Heading [repeat as needed]
[Themes/Topics may have one or more subthemes/subtopics. These second level headings should be in Word Styles format of “Heading 2,” aligned left, title case heading, bold. This information should be relevant to the prior Heading 1 topic. Repeat for multiple subthemes or subtopics.]

Subtheme or Subtopic Heading

[For major topics that may need a breakdown of subtopics into additional sections, provide third level headings in the Word Styles format of “Heading 3,” aligned left, title case heading, bold italic.]

Subtheme or Subtopic Heading [repeat as needed]
[For major topics that may need a breakdown of subtopics into additional sections, provide third level headings in the Word Styles format of “Heading 3,” aligned left, title case heading, bold italic.]
Theme/Topic Heading [repeat as needed]
[All 1st level headings should use the Word Styles format of “Heading 1,” centered, title case heading, bold. Replace “Theme/Topic” with an appropriate heading that describes the discussion to follow.]
[Present an overview of why this topic is important to the assignment. Describe the facts and relevant context as a background. Include appropriate, recent, scholarly sources to support statements of fact.]

[Each new topic should begin with a first level heading. Provide second level and third level headings, as necessary.]

Summary or Conclusion

[Summary or Conclusion heading should be a first level heading using the Word Styles format of “Heading 1,” centered, title case heading, bold. Summarize key points presented in throughout the assignment.]

Example of tables provided:

Table 1
Caption for Table 1

Header

Header

Text

Text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text.

Text

Text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text texttext text text text text text text text text text text.

Text

Text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text.

Note. Briefly describe what the Table represents so that it is understood outside of the chapter. There is a line space between the note and the next heading/paragraph to separate the text.

Example of figures provided: (note that if it would not fit in the space provided, the entire Table or Figure is moved the next page; if Table or Figure if longer than one page, ensure title appears with the beginning of the Table or Figure):

Figure 1
Case Study Research

Note. This figure defines the case study design by Yin (2018). Briefly describe what the Figure represents so that it is understood outside of the chapter. There is a line space between the note and the next heading/paragraph to separate the text.

References

[References heading should be a first level heading using the Word Styles format of “Heading 1,” centered, title case heading, bold.]

Ahn, J. (2004). Electronic portfolios: Blending technology, accountability and assessment.
T.H.E. Journal, 31(9), 12-18. https://thejournal.com/Articles/2004/04/01/Electronic-Portfolios-Blending-Technology-Accountability–Assessment.aspx

Braun, V., & Clarke, V. (2006). Using thematic analysis in psychology.
Qualitative Research in Psychology, 3(2), 77-101. doi:10.1191/1478088706qp063oa

U.S. Government Printing Office. (2006). Catalog of U.S. Government publications: New electronic titles.

Winslade, J., & Monk, G. (2001).
Narrative mediation: A new approach to conflict resolution. Jossey-Bass.

Yin, R. K. (2018).
Case study research and applications:

Design

and methods (6th ed.). SAGE Publications.

Note: All resources cited in the assignment must be included in the list of references. For each reference listed, there must be at least one corresponding citation within the body of the text, and vice-versa. Double space references in the reference list. Resources longer than one line of text should provide a hanging indent of 1/2 inch of subsequent lines. Sort in alpha surname/title order. Only capitalize the first word of the title and of the subtitle, if any. Do not bold the title. Know when to italicize and when not to (i.e., periodical/non-periodical/publication versus book/report/paper). Italicize volume numbers. Please refer to the
APA Publication Manual for guidance.APA requires a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) be provided, if one has been assigned.

See below for the updated APA headings guideline:

Level 1

Centered, Bold, Title Case Heading

Level 2

Left-Aligned, Bold, Title Case Heading

Level 3 

Left-Aligned, Bold Italic, Title Case Heading 

Level 4

Indented, Bold, Title Case Heading with a Period
.
 
Begin body text after the period. 

Level 5

Indented, Bold Italic, Title Case Heading with a Period.
 Begin body text after the period. 

Plan

Design

Prepare

Collect

Analyze

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