Monday, December 3, 2007
Daniel Wolski: Post 15 question 3
Toyota's Organizational structure by function is "product". Toyota as listened to to the customer and responded to their needs. Toyota's automotive products are one of the most expensive in the market, however the consumer is purchasing Toyota because they have focused on quality and listened to the costumer. In the 1950's Dr Edward Deming told U.S. automotive manufacturers they had to focus on quality, and he told them how to do it. they didn't listen, instead they relied on their laurels, and falled victim to a big ego. Deming went to Japan and taught Toyota and other Japanese manufactures about quality. they listened, and learned to listen to their costumers. while Ford and Chevy have continued to make gas guzzling eight cylinder trucks, Toyota was busy making fuel efficient cars like the Corolla and hybrids. Toyota's Cars last as well and offer features the costumer desire. Toyota Organizational structure by function is "product"
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Toyota- Kyle Toelken- Question 2
Toyota has been around for a long period of time. They have been making cars, trucks, and SUV’s with the help of many well known people. There organizational structure is like a lot of other great companies out there. Toyota concentrates on there long term philosophy more than anything. Thinking ahead for the future and what will be happening 5-10 years down the road is defiantly important. The next idea that they believe in is that the right process will produce the right results, which utilizes many key points in there company. The next idea that they concentrate on is the value of the organization. Adding value to the organization by developing the employees that work for Toyota is something that Toyota really works hard to improve. The last aspect that Toyota looks at is the continuous solving of root problems, which drive huge organizational learning.
Toyota - Ronnie Vajdak - Question 1
Toyota employs financial, output and divisonal goals. FInancial controls for Toyota are the goals set to retake the number one position in the automobile industry, and to meet the projected sales volume for the year. Output controls for Toyota include goals for innovations in production capabilities, new model roll-out, and the eventual production of a Toyota "dream car." These areas are constantly monitored, and maintaining quality standards is the highest goal of the company. Divisonal goals for Toyota are the differernt expectations for each of the worldwide divisions. Each of the Toyota lines (American, European, Japanese, etc) carry different vehicles with different expectations. Localization of products to suit individual markets means that each division HAS to have separate goals. However, the company closely monitors each division to assure that all are working also toward Toyota's worldwide goals.
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