Essays on Motorcycles

Diversification is a strategy for growing a company through the development of new markets and products. Diversification can either create value to an organization or destroy its value. Apple is a company widely known for the manufacture of iPhones. However, their smartphones are quite expensive hence not affordable to most people. Apple needs to diversify its smartphone products by introducing new models that are affordable. This will enable the company to acquire the low priced market share that has slowly been taken over by other companies such as Samsung. Introducing a new affordable model in the market will contribute ...

Background Information

Harley-Davidson Inc. is one of the largest motorcycle manufacturing companies that has not only dominated the United States market, but also other parts of the world. The Company has 100 years experience in terms of motorcycle manufacturing and has attracted a broad base of clients across the United States (Brannen, Jeffrey and Nabil, 11). Economists have mentioned that Harley Davidson Inc. is one of the two motorcycle manufacturing companies that did not experience significant impact as a result of the Great Depression (Zarco and Morgan, 47). Besides, the company has undergone a series of management as well as ownership ...

Interviewing A Supply Management Professional

As per interview participant’s desire to stay anonymous, as well as in order to resolve all along going confidentiality issues, the real company’s name and the name of interview participant is changed. The company is mentioned as “MotorCO”, and the interviewed is Jane Howard.

Business line:

The “MotorCo” company is an official distributor of vehicle goods, such as cars, motor bicycles, and power equipment of world well known brands. The company represents a manufacturer’s branch mark distributor operating abroad. “MotorCo” is responsible for the entire brand’s activity within the local country, such as an official service maintenance, ...

A History of Innovation

Tesla was founded in 2003 by engineers who wanted to capitalize on the growing market for electric vehicles (Tesla, 2016). Tesla was named after Nikolai Tesla, and the corporation uses several of his patents in the construction of its vehicles. Our major production was the Tesla Roadster, created in 2008. The Roadster could go from zero to sixty MPH in 3.7 seconds, making it one of the quickest vehicles on the market, let alone one of the fastest electric vehicles. The company would sell 2,400 of the Roadsters in total. In 2012, the company launched the Model S ...

The paper discusses Stokes Honda, a dealer of motorcycles. The paper gives a SWOT analysis of Stokes Honda. Additionally, it offers pricing positioning as well as distribution strategy of Stokes Honda. The SWOT analysis discusses the weak areas as well as highlights the strong aspects of the firm.

Strengths

The strengths of Stokes Honda are many. For example, the company handles a diversified product portfolio. Stokes Honda sells motorcycles and its parts. This makes the firm stable to technology disruptions as well as market cycles. Besides, Stokes Honda invests heavily in research and development. Such research enables the firm to ...

Abstract

This report analyzes the BMW’s controversial activities, which involves the production of electric Tesla cars. Although dubbed ‘green' vehicles, they pollute the environment as reported by the Company’s customers from Hong Kong, China. The paper uses a pair of theoretical concepts of Business Ethics – Kantian Ethics of Duties and Utilitarianism, which it applies to the issue at hand. In addition to that, the report compares the frameworks with the sole focus on how they relate to the BMW’s case. Lastly, it gives a few recommendations that BMW can use in handling the problem.

Introduction

This report outlines ...

A Problem Exists

Riding motorcycles without a helmet can be equated to confronting a risk head on while hoping that chances will likely save you. The best way to stay safe is by preventing the risk in the first place rather than trying to find ways of reducing the impact of the risk. The numbers of motorcycle accidents over the recent past are evidence as to why all motorcycle riders should wear their helmets at all times when riding their motorcycles. Several studies have been conducted by different companies trying to look into the issue of whether the helmets have any correlation ...

The designs Motorcycles vary considerably to enable them to suit deferent use and road conditions. The purposes range from long distance travel cruising sport such as racing to commuting purposes. Hildebrand and Wolf Muller were the first series of motorcycle products manufactured in 1894. In most of the developed countries such as the United States motorcycles are mainly for luxury. They are perhaps used mostly for recreation, as a symbol for personal identification or as the accessory for a unique lifestyle (Fishman et al. 13). However, motorcycles are most utilitarian since they have low prices and economics regarding fuel ...

Abstract

This article is about two types of engines; the rotary engine and the piston engine. It examines the differences between the two types of engines and their different areas of application. This refers to the specific cars where the two types are used, as well as the market response with reference to the cars in question. Furthermore, the disadvantages and advantages of the two are closely looked into, where it is determined why the piston engine is most preferred by the auto manufacturers and car enthusiasts. Besides, the article concludes with which engine type is suitable depending on the ...

STC233 Advertising Agency held a focus group with female college students ranging between the ages of 18 years to 24 years. The aim of the focus group was to establish the young female attitude towards motorcycle drivers. The result from the focus group will be used to formulate an advertising strategy for Harley-Davidson Brand. The main points of discussion included:

The young female general attitude towards motorcycle

Instances where they use motorcycle (if any) Their family members or friends who use motorcycles Their attitude towards the drivers of these motorcycles What should be done (if any) to improve safety in driving motorcycles There were 30 participants; ...