Module
4 – Case
In Module 4 Case Assignment, we will be looking inside of
Harley-Davidson in order to identify its strengths and weaknesses. It is
important to consider how these factors will either help the company overcome
the threats (or make it more vulnerable), or put it in a position where it can
take advantage of opportunities (or will have to let them pass by because they
do not have the internal resources to act).
To complete Module 3 Case
Assignment, please read the information in the background material, look for
more information (from previous modules and library resources), and then write
a 4- to 5-page report answering the following questions:

i.
What are H-Ds top two or three strengths
for moving forward in the competitive motorcycle manufacturing and sales
environment?

ii.
Describe what you consider to be two or
three of the weaknesses that are likely to have the greatest impact, and what
H-D is doing (or should be doing) to overcome these weaknesses?

iii.
Wrap up by overviewing the more salient
points of your entire SWOT analysis (from your Mod 3 and 4 Case Assignment) and
give your impressions in relation to whether you think the corporation will
continue to be competitive and be able to continue to meet its mission.
Note:Please note that your report/assignment
will not be accepted without proper citations and references. You must use the
sources from the background material together with the sources you find your
own.
Assignment Expectations
This paper should include:
An introduction stating the
thesis, position, or central theme you plan to take in your paper, a main body
discussing focusing on the key assignment specifications, and a conclusion
concisely stating the main points of your analysis and the conclusions you
reached.
Be sure to document your
sources and provide in-text citations whenever you use information you obtained
from a background reading or other outside source, as well as a separate
reference list at the end of the paper. You may use footnotes instead, if you
prefer, but youmustdocument where you got the information you
are using in your papers!
Module
4 – SLP
Internal
Analysis of the Company
It is
important to conduct an internal analysis to find the strengths and weaknesses
of the company. Therefore, for part 3 of the SLP project, we will look inside
your chosen organization.
Please
read the information in the background material, look for more information, and
then write a 2- to 3-page report for your professor by answering the following
questions:

i.
What are the two or three biggest strengths
the organization has that allow it to make the company’s vision come to
fruition?

ii.
What are its main competitive advantages?
Keep in mind that if you are reporting on a military unit you may have to be a
bit creative here. But chances are your unit, or even branch of the military
does compete for funding and resources with other units. Every organization
wants to rank among the best of their peers.

iii.
What internal weaknesses can you find?
In Module 4 Case Assignment, we will be looking inside of
Harley-Davidson in order to identify its strengths and weaknesses. It is
important to consider how these factors will either help the company overcome
the threats (or make it more vulnerable), or put it in a position where it can
take advantage of opportunities (or will have to let them pass by because they
do not have the internal resources to act).To complete Module 3 Case
Assignment, please read the information in the background material, look for
more information (from previous modules and library resources), and then write
a 4- to 5-page report answering the following questions:
i.
What are H-Ds top two or three strengths
for moving forward in the competitive motorcycle manufacturing and sales
environment?
ii.
Describe what you consider to be two or
three of the weaknesses that are likely to have the greatest impact, and what
H-D is doing (or should be doing) to overcome these weaknesses?
iii.
Wrap up by overviewing the more salient
points of your entire SWOT analysis (from your Mod 3 and 4 Case Assignment) and
give your impressions in relation to whether you think the corporation will
continue to be competitive and be able to continue to meet its mission.Note:Please note that your report/assignment
will not be accepted without proper citations and references. You must use the
sources from the background material together with the sources you find your
own.This paper should include:An introduction stating the
thesis, position, or central theme you plan to take in your paper, a main body
discussing focusing on the key assignment specifications, and a conclusion
concisely stating the main points of your analysis and the conclusions you
reached.Be sure to document your
sources and provide in-text citations whenever you use information you obtained
from a background reading or other outside source, as well as a separate
reference list at the end of the paper. You may use footnotes instead, if you
prefer, but youmustdocument where you got the information you
are using in your papers!Internal
Analysis of the CompanyIt is
important to conduct an internal analysis to find the strengths and weaknesses
of the company. Therefore, for part 3 of the SLP project, we will look inside
your chosen organization.Please
read the information in the background material, look for more information, and
then write a 2- to 3-page report for your professor by answering the following
questions:
i.
What are the two or three biggest strengths
the organization has that allow it to make the company’s vision come to
fruition?
ii.
What are its main competitive advantages?
Keep in mind that if you are reporting on a military unit you may have to be a
bit creative here. But chances are your unit, or even branch of the military
does compete for funding and resources with other units. Every organization
wants to rank among the best of their peers.
iii.
What internal weaknesses can you find?