DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

As CEO of UK operations of a car maker $($Jaguar$,$ BMW$,$ Nissan or Vauxhall$),$ how would you handle the following challenges?

$1$ The next generation model of your best selling car is due to be introduced in one year. To remain on schedule you need to take a decision now whether to invest in upgrading your UK factories. How would you argue with corporate headquarters not to delay the decision?

$2$ Global headquarters are planning to introduce electrical engines, and are looking for proposals from country managers where to locate the engine plant. How are you going to convince corporate headquarters to choose your UK plant rather than a plant in Slovakia?

$3$ What initiatives would you take to ensure that your supply chain will remain efficient and reliable after Brexit?

$4$ How should you set up your European organizational structures to compete in both UK and EU markets in the future?