Harley-davidson inc. in may 2015

Read the case, “HArley-Davidson Inc. in May 2015”.ÿ Use the case analysis format provided below to identify and address the problems and provide several suggested solutions that the Harley-Davidson Inc. executive team can review for possible implementation.
Be sure to “identify 2 to 3 problems” and develop “2 to 3 possible solutions to the problems identified” and use this as the focus for making your case in the case format.
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CASE FORMAT
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I. Write the Executive Summary
ÿÿÿ*One to two paragraphs in length
ÿÿ *Onÿcover page of the report
ÿÿ *Briefly identifythe major problems facing theÿmanager/key person
ÿÿ *Summarize the recommended plan of action and include a brief justification of the recommended plan
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II. Statement of the Problem
ÿÿÿ *State the problems facing the manager/key person
ÿÿÿ *Identify and link the symptoms and root causes of the problems
ÿÿÿ *Differentiate short term from long term problems
ÿÿÿ *Conclude with the decision facing the manager/key person
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III. Causes of the Problem
ÿÿÿÿ *Provide a detailed analysis of the problems; identified in the Statement of the Problem
ÿÿÿÿ *In theÿanalysis, apply theories and modelsÿ
ÿÿÿÿ *Support conclusions and/or assumptions with specific references to the case
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IV. Decision Criteria and Alternative Solutions
ÿÿÿÿ *Idetify criteria against which you evaluate alternatives solutions (i.e. time for implementation, tangible costs, acceptability to management)
ÿÿÿÿÿ *Include two or three possible alternative solutions
ÿÿÿÿÿ *Evaluate the pros and consÿof each alternative against the critria listed
ÿÿÿÿÿ *Suggest additional pros/cons if appropriate
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V. Recommended Solution, Implementations and Justification
ÿÿÿÿÿ *Identify who, what, when, and howÿin your recommended plan of action
ÿÿÿÿÿ *Solution and implementation should address the problems and causes identified in the previous section
ÿÿÿÿÿ *The recommended plan should include a contingency plan(s) to back up theÿ‘ideal’ course of action
ÿÿÿÿÿ *Using models and theories, identify why you chose the recommended plan of action – why it’s the best and why it would work
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VI. External Sourcing
ÿÿÿÿÿ *2 to 3ÿsourcesÿshould be referenced to back up your recommendations or to identify issues. This information would be ideally souced in current journals, magazines and newspapers and should reflect current management thought or practice with respect to the issues.
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REQUIREMENTS
Write between 750 – 1250 words (approx 3 – 5ÿpages) using Microsoft Word in APA style
Include cover and reference pages
Use at least three references.
References from sources such as CNN, The Wall StreetÿJournal,ÿgovt websites are acceptabe.ÿ Sources such as Wikis, Yahoo Answers, eHow blogs, etc are not acceptable.ÿ