2. Ford’s Vision Statement
To become the world’s leading consumer company
for automotive products and services.
3. Managing the Unknowable
Ford’s vision statement does meet Ralph D. Stacey’s
requirements because they became the world’s
leading automotive maker by being strategic
planners, dealing with daily chaotic situations in a
fast paced environment and effectively managing
conflict and team dialogue.
4. How Vision is Accomplished
Strategic Planning
Teamwork
Management team with shared vision
Technology
Dedicated Employees
5. How does conflict resolution fit into Ford’s Vision
By effectively managing conflict the employees feel
open about expressing any grievances, knowing they
will be handled in a timely manner, which will
ultimately keep production levels up as well as
morale.
7. How to Develop a Collaborative Culture
By making sure that all employees know and share
the vision and mission of the company.
Providing them with all tools and training needed to
perform their job.
Share knowledge
Keep lines of communication open
Trust
8. How to Build Collaborative Workers
Participation- in decision making
Knowledge- rules and regulations
Tools-having all tools needed to perform job
Communication- keep communication open
9. Ford’s Organization Chart
Ford’s organizational chart includes the Chairman,
CEO, and directors from various departments such
as sales, product design, communication, strategic
planning and marketing. Everyone at all levels need
a high level of education, knowledge of the auto
industry, experience and they need to be innovative.
10. References
Ford’s mission statement. (2005). Retrieved from
http://manonamission.blogspot.com/2005/04/fords-f-mission-
statement.html
Stacey, R. D. (1992). Managing the unknowable: strategic boundaries between
order and chaos in organizations. Retrieved from
http://books.google.com/books
