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Strategic Audit. Laura Beatty Terry Bridges Susannah Fletcher Emily Moss. Agenda. Industry Overview Background of Toyota Current Issues/Recalls Business Model Financial Analysis Recommendations Implementation Process. Automotive Industry. Current Issues & Recalls. Business Model.
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Strategic Audit Laura Beatty Terry Bridges Susannah Fletcher Emily Moss
Agenda • Industry Overview • Background of Toyota • Current Issues/Recalls • Business Model • Financial Analysis • Recommendations • Implementation Process
Financial Analysis • Toyota • Honda • General Motors • Daimler Chrysler • Ford • S&P 500
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