Successful Firm

Question 1

Assignment 1: Identifying Stages of Development

Post your response to the topic below with at least 200 words in the Discussion Area by the due date assigned. Cite information from at least one academic source, such as your textbook or an article from the Online Library, to support your statements. Use current APA standards to properly cite your source(s). Review and respond to your classmates through the end of the module, asking for clarification, suggesting a different perspective, remarking on an analysis presented, or suggesting an alternative view. Be sure to formulate a thoughtful and substantive response.

Discussion Topic

Both Piaget’s Model of Cognitive Development and Kohlberg’s Model of Moral Development are outlined in stages, with one stage building off of the previous stage. Put yourself in the role of parent, teacher and juvenile justice judge and then in each role identify why it would be necessary to understand the cognitive/moral stage from which a child is operating. What are the most important aspects these development models for a parent, teacher and judge to be aware of? Provide examples and be sure to include specific stage characteristics

Question 2

In 3 pages answer:

1. What are the key success factors for a successful firm in the global motor vehicle industry?
2. What are Tata Motors’ internal strengths and weaknesses? Identify competencies and capabilities that the company’s major competitors are lacking. What market opportunities does the company have and what threats can you identify that may negatively impact the company’s future?
3. Would you describe Tata Motors international strategy as a global, transnational, or multidomestic strategy? Explain your answer.
4. What do you consider to be the most important problems and issues facing Tata Motors, based on your analysis of the company and the global motor vehicle industry? Prioritize these problems and issues beginning with the most important.
5. What actions would you suggest to Mr. Tata and his management team to help Tata Motors sustain or improve its competitive position in the domestic market and global markets, and its long–term financial performance?