Question Description
In 2010, Toyota recalled over five million vehicles worldwide. Discuss the impacts on the supply chain as a result of this recall. How does this recall tie to the overall strategy of the company? Also, examine the effects of the recall on the quality image of Toyota.
In 2007, Mattel recalled millions of toys as a result of lead-based paint and supply chain issues. In 2010, Mattel again recalled over ten million toys. Analyze the impacts of such recalls on the strategy, product design, and supply chain. Do continued recalls impact the reputation of a company?
| Assignment 1 Grading Criteria |
Maximum Points |
| Analyzed the facts and provided well-reasoned answers. |
10 |
| Supported ideas and responses by using appropriate examples and references from texts, Web sites, and other references or personal experience. |
10 |
| Presented a structured document free of spelling and grammatical errors. |
5 |
| Properly cited sources using the APA format. |
5 |
| Participated in the discussion by asking a question, providing a statement of clarification, providing a point of view with a rationale, challenging a point of discussion, or making a relationship between one or more points of the discussion as well as responding to at least two other posts per question. |
10 |
