Causes of Insolvencies in Large Businesses. A Case Study of General Motors

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Chapter 1 - Introduction
• Study Background
• Rationale
• Aims and Objectives
• Organisational profile
• Chapter 2 - Literature review
• Introduction
• Impact of economic and financial crisis on large organisations
• Capitalism and market economy
• Strategic management
• Financial management
• Bankruptcy and Insolvency
• Closure and divestment
• Conclusion (summary of the literature review)
• Chapter 3 - Methodology
• Introduction
• Research philosophy
• Data Collection
• Research design
• Study Limitations and conclusion
• Chapter 4 - Findings and Analysis
• Introduction
• Presentation of Data and Analyses
• Comparison between General Motors and Toyota
• Trend analysis

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This dissertation aims to explore the causes of insolvencies in large businesses, using a case study of General Motors. The research delves into financial data from three consecutive years before GM's bankruptcy filing in 2009 and compares it with its global competitor, Toyota. The study also analyzes currency and commodity trends to understand the impact of exchange rate fluctuations on multinational companies. A survey was conducted, incorporating literature reviews, financial ratio analysis, and currency trend analysis, to further investigate the broader implications of the case study. The work seeks to provide insights for large organizations on how to mitigate the risk of insolvency by highlighting the importance of financial planning, strategic management, and economic awareness in a globalized market.

• Causes of insolvency in large businesses
• Impact of economic and financial crises on multinational companies
• Role of financial planning and management in preventing insolvency
• Importance of strategic management and economic awareness in a globalized market
• Influence of currency fluctuations and commodity trends on multinational performance

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

Chapter 1 introduces the study background, rationale, aims, and objectives. It also provides a brief overview of the organizational profile of General Motors. Chapter 2 presents a comprehensive literature review on key topics related to insolvency, including the impact of economic and financial crises on large organizations, capitalism and market economy, strategic management, financial management, bankruptcy and insolvency, and closure and divestment. Chapter 3 delves into the research methodology, outlining the research philosophy, data collection methods, research design, and study limitations. Chapter 4 presents the findings and analysis of the research, including the comparison between General Motors and Toyota, trend analysis of key economic indicators, and the results of the survey.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This dissertation focuses on the causes of insolvencies in large businesses, particularly examining the case of General Motors. The research incorporates financial ratios, currency fluctuations, commodity trends, strategic management, economic analysis, and a survey-based approach to assess the impact of external factors on corporate performance. Key themes include the influence of economic crises, financial planning, and global economic dynamics on multinational corporations. The dissertation aims to provide insights into the strategies and factors critical for the survival and success of large businesses in a globalized and increasingly interconnected world.