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An [[organigraph]] is a graphical representation of a company's structure or processes. It is used as an alternative to a traditional organizational chart as it does not imply the same degree of linear hierarchy that an organizational chart does. |
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Organigraphs are used to expose critical associations and competitive opportunities versus viewing all parties, departments, and business units as separate entities<ref>http://www.carfreaks.info/general-motors-organigraph</ref>. They also can reveal relationships between departments, products, supply chains, and more within an organization that might not otherwise be apparent. Business strategists, consultants, and academics use organigraphs. |
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The organigraph was conceived by Henry Mintzberg and Ludo Van der Heyden. <ref>http://hbswk.hbs.edu/archive/898.html</ref> |
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Organigraphs can be created as diagrams or as images which represent the nature of the firm. For example, a computer company's organigraph could be in the form of a computer. The hard drive could represent employees, the power supply could relate to its financing, and the web browser could indicate the firm's strategy. |
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Revision as of 03:19, 1 April 2009
Autonomics
Autonomics refers to the ever-changing economics of the automotive industry.[1] It describes the changes this industry is experiencing due to state of the economy, the automakers' products and strategies, the price of oil, the environment, and more. Autonomics is important because as it changes it challenges the status quo of this largely static, well-established industry, especially in the United States.
Fundamental shifts in the automotive industry have taken place in recent years. Toyota recently surpassed General Motors as the largest manufacturer in the world. General Motors and Chrysler have asked the US Government for billions of dollars in loans to keep them operational. As the financial crisis continues, these pressures and forces will likely be more prominent.
Drivers
Availability of credit and lending
The recent credit crunch has led to a reduction in the amount of funds available to firms and consumers. This has adversely affected the automotive industry, as not as many car loans have been available to the public since the crisis began.
Employment
In the US, in the past year, about 400,000 jobs have been lost. [2]
The Price of oil
Oil hit $147 per barrel in mid-2008 and consumers paid much more for their gasoline than previously.
Environmental concerns
Consumers are becoming increasingly aware and concerned with pollution caused by cars. This has led to the introduction of green technologies. Electric and hydrogen cars have been around for decades [3] and are now gaining popularity. Models such as the Toyota Prius have been very successful. [4]
Globalization
China and India are playing a larger role in automotive manufacturing, both for domestic consumption and as suppliers to firms internationally.[5]
More affordable cars
On 23 March 2009, Tata launched the Nano, reportedly the world's cheapest car. This opens up opportunities to consumers that could not perviously afford to own a car in India. EconomyWatch.com refers to this as autonomics. [6]
References
- ^ http://www.economypedia.com/wiki/index.php?title=Autonomics
- ^ http://edition.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/03/30/obama.autos/index.html
- ^ http://www.ecr.unimelb.edu.au/~caburt/research/hydrogen/index.html
- ^ http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A24832-2004Aug22.html
- ^ http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m3012/is_1_182/ai_84377667
- ^ http://www.economy watch.com/world_economy/india/India_Economy_Tata_Nano_to_Expand_Indias_Economy.html
Patro (talk) 05:07, 31 March 2009 (UTC)
Organigraph
An organigraph is a graphical representation of a company's structure or processes. It is used as an alternative to a traditional organizational chart as it does not imply the same degree of linear hierarchy that an organizational chart does.
Organigraphs are used to expose critical associations and competitive opportunities versus viewing all parties, departments, and business units as separate entities[1]. They also can reveal relationships between departments, products, supply chains, and more within an organization that might not otherwise be apparent. Business strategists, consultants, and academics use organigraphs.
The organigraph was conceived by Henry Mintzberg and Ludo Van der Heyden. [2]
Organigraphs can be created as diagrams or as images which represent the nature of the firm. For example, a computer company's organigraph could be in the form of a computer. The hard drive could represent employees, the power supply could relate to its financing, and the web browser could indicate the firm's strategy.