Reference no: EM13817611
Part I - Analysis of the External Environment
As part of the Strategic Business Plan, you have been asked to:
Identify and analyze the major driving forces for change in the external environment of the motorcycle industry.
Analyze the dynamics of competition using Porter's Five Forces Model of Competition. Correctly assess the dynamics of competition.
Provide at least three statistics about the size of the motorcycle industry such as revenue, growth rate, number of units sold by manufacturer/country, etc.
Summarize the strategic issues firms in this industry face and identify their biggest threats.
This section should be titled "The Analysis of H-D's External Environment."
Part II - Internal Environment Analysis
Financial
Gather the financial information necessary to do a complete ratio analysis and the Balance Score Card (BSC) key metrics information.
If you were going to create a BSC, what would be the key metrics you would measure in each of the four BSC areas:
Financial
Customer
Internal Business Process
Learning and Growth
Perform a ratio analysis using H-D's five-year financial performance. Interpret the meaning of the ratios and financial performance.
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Differences between a stock dividend
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What clarification do you need regarding the posting
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Compare value of strategic alliances and mergers
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Need for a strategic alliance among supply chain
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Identify and analyze the major driving forces for change
: Identify and analyze the major driving forces for change in the external environment of the motorcycle industry. Analyze the dynamics of competition using Porter's Five Forces Model of Competition. Correctly assess the dynamics of competition.
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Discuss the effects of your own enculturation
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Effective and efficient manner through analyzing
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Question regarding the long-term liabilities
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