An analysis and explanation of the failure of General Motors on the basis of the theoretical framework of path dependency in the field of Crisis Management


Essay, 2010

28 Pages, Grade: 1,3


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Table of Contents

List of Figures

List of Abbreviations

Abstract

1 Introduction
1.1 Problem outline and objective
1.2 Course of work

2 Theoretical Background
2.1 Crisis Management
2.2 The strategic process as aperiodicity: induced vs. autonomous strategic action
2.3 Path dependency and the basic concept of strategic paths

3 Strategic Consequences of co-evolutionary Lock-In
3.1 The application of Burgelman’s insights on the example of General Motors
3.2 Recommended Procedures for GM

4 Critical Reflection
4.1 Critical reflection of the path dependence theory
4.2 Limitations of Burgelman and recommendations

5 Conclusion

Appendix
1 Development of the oil-price
2 Development of the petrol price
3 Development of the Share Price of General Motors during the crisis
4 Number of Insolvencies from 1999 until 2009
5 More detailed explanation of path dependency
6 Reasons of GM´s failure

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Title
An analysis and explanation of the failure of General Motors on the basis of the theoretical framework of path dependency in the field of Crisis Management
College
Leuphana Universität Lüneburg  (Institute for Business Development and Innovation Management)
Course
Management of Change
Grade
1,3
Author
Year
2010
Pages
28
Catalog Number
V151790
ISBN (eBook)
9783640655373
ISBN (Book)
9783640656233
File size
871 KB
Language
English
Keywords
Change Management, Path Dependency, Strategic Paths, Crisis Management, General Motors, Lock-In
Quote paper
Susann Carmohn (Author), 2010, An analysis and explanation of the failure of General Motors on the basis of the theoretical framework of path dependency in the field of Crisis Management, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/151790

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