The Auto Company of America, Inc. (ACA) is exposed to a variety of risks but most outstanding is what has been defined as man-made risk. Man-made risk refers to the actions of someone else that may result in a fire resulting from accidents involving electricity or road accidents near the plant (Disaster Recovery Journal ). Using the tool provide to evaluate risks most likely to occur at ACA, the highest ranking risk had to do with electricity/fire which would then affect the data center and the plant as a whole. This would be further exacerbated by the lack of data recovery facilities or work area recovery which would serve alternatively for employees in the event of a disaster. This type of electric fire exposure would result in a …show more content…
The company heavily relies on IT with the operations based on many specific package applications such as SAP and payroll. Hired IT consultants work as account managers between the organization and the external units and suppliers in addition to implementing IT strategies. All these and more would be jeopardized by electric accidents and by extension fire that would result. Electrical issues which rank highly on the risks list, arise from a place for repairing and testing computer hardware. There are extension sockets that have multiple connections and are overloaded. In addition, there are surrounding, many cardboard boxes that would actually fuel a fire in the event of a disaster. Essentially if a fire broke out, no hardware or software would be accessible in reasonable time thereby the business would be paralyzed. The all-important data center has been constructed in a way that there are large windows facing surrounding woods where the fire could spread. There are no escape routes since the doors are blocked in addition to lack of directions in case of a fire emergency. In general, the hardware installed at the data center is protected for soft shutdown by an uninterruptible power supply. This means that the only real danger to the data therein would be from a fire caused by the electrical faults outlined. The other less significant risks would actually add to the damage possibly
A2 Auto Corporation is one of the world’s largest manufacturers and distributors of automobiles and automobile ancillary parts. In its Form 10-K, filed with the SEC, the following information was disclosed.
Correct location of IS facility and computer rooms to minimize the likelihood of fire occurrence.
The American Trucking Company has recently been experiencing an increase in stolen loads—a loaded tractor/trailer is stolen and the load sold. Loads of merchandise are often worth thousands of dollars, sometimes exceeding the value of the tractor/trailer. American Trucking, while wishing to recover both the load and equipment, seeks a way to locate the tractor/trailer at all times so they can dispatch their security team to retrieve the load before it is sold on the black market (as well as to retrieve the truck/trailer before it is vandalized). They have engaged the services of Truck Locators, a provider of locating services to the trucking industry.
Evaluating the Risk of the American General Corporation we started from looking at company's market standing from potential investors point of view. First we take a look at the companies profile. American General Corporation is a diversified financial services organization, provides retirement services, life insurance, and consumer loans. The company offers retail financial programs through fifteen thousand merchants. American General Corp. operates in 41 states. Puerto Rico, and the United States Virgin Islands.
Potential key risks have been identified in the earlier sections of this project as this is task three of assessment number one. There are four risks that the board have particularly picked according to the level of risk and its likelihood that could affect the company. These risks include the following:
Critical path analysis is a method that is used to plan out the many activities involved in a project to be able to find the most efficient way of complete it and how to complete it on time.
Within this case analysis, we will examine Autozone's stock repurchasing program, as well as the mechanics behind it and the benefits it provides to the firm. Additionally, this report will analyze the alternative operating cash flow options Autozone should consider, detailing the benefits and costs of each option. A comprehensive examination of these operating cash flow alternatives will be presented, allowing for the determination of the most viable alternative for the use of Autozone's operating cash flows.
Additionally, in October 2015, ATSI (American Transmission Systems, Incorporated) “issued in total $150 million of senior notes: $75 million of 4.00% senior notes due April 2026 and $75 million of 5.23% senior notes due October 2045. The proceeds resulting from the issuance of the senior notes were used: (i) to fund capital expenditures, including with respect to ATSI’s transmission expansion plans; (ii) for working capital needs and other general business purposes; and (iii) to repay borrowings under the FirstEnergy regulated companies’ money pool.” (FirstEnergy Corp., p.38).
The Auto Company of America, Inc. (ACA) is exposed to a variety of risks, but most outstanding is what has been defined as man-made risk.
The amount of cash that Ford is carrying on its balance sheet is too much considering that additional money not used for the advancement of the company belongs to the owners of the firm, the shareholders. Having too much cash on its balance sheet will be a disincentive to Ford’s employees who consequently will feel not feel an urgency to perform and add value to the company. Notwithstanding the fact that the company is always on the lookout for acquisition targets even after already purchasing Jaguar Cars, Volvo Cars, and Land Rover in the past ten years, it is imperative that the company does not engage in such activities for the sole purpose of “empire
General Motor Company was created in 1908 as the holding company for Buick. The original name Olds Motor Vehicle Company. Over two decades General Mills polished its standards of quality by producing state of the art driving machines. General Motors brands are the following: Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac, Baojun, Holden, Isuzu, Jeifang, Opel, Vauxhall and Wuling. General Motors is based out of Detroit Michigan with over 212,000 employees that work among 396 faculties that span across six continents.
Physical threats to IT equipment include belongings such as: control or cooling malfunctions, human mistake or hatred, fire, leakages, and air quality. Some of these including threats connected to power, some connected to refrigeration and fire are regularly checked by built-in capabilities of power, refrigeration, and fire conquest devices.
Faced with an overwhelmingly complex situation, Alan Mulally has been brought in as Ford Motor Company's new president and CEO. As diverse global dynamics confront the company and competitive pressures continue to build, he has the challenging task of improving Ford's brand image and returning the company to profitability. Mulally has invited your consulting firm to advise his management team on restoring the company's reputation and viability. Assigned to the project, you have been asked to evaluate Ford's situation and prepare a report with the following content:
3. Natural disasters. Natural disasters can be a huge impact on Toyota’s manufacturing facilities. Recent events have proved it in countries such as China, Thailand, and Japan (Jurevicius, 2013).
The automobiles division manufactures passenger cars, multi-wagons, minivans, sport utility vehicles, sports coupe and mini vehicles (Data Monitor, 2009). The motorcycle business produces motorcycles form the 50cc class to the 1800cc class cylinder displacement which includes scooters, electric-motor-assisted bicycles, sports bikes and large touring cycles (Data Monitor, 2009). The financial services that Honda provides to customers and dealers include retail lending, leasing to customers and wholesale financing to dealers (Data Monitor, 2009). The power products that Honda produces include power tillers, portable generators, general purpose engines, grass cutters, outboard engines, water pumps, snow throwers, power carriers, power sprayers, lawn mowers and lawn tractors (Data Monitor, 2009).