Toyota Case

Toyota is the world number one automobile manufacture and one of the most recognized automotive makers, the current issues it has that are identified based on its organizational structure, operations management. There are a number of recommendations that would benefit the organization. First of all, perhaps the decentralize structure is a good structure for Toyota. It can bring more coordination within the organization, having more effective communication among head managers, division managers and employees. Secondly, there are issues due to the culture mismatch between companies in America and Japan. Toyota Japan, a high-context company, needs to have training for American executives, so they can be aware of difference between two cultures and understand Japan's collective culture. Thirdly, Management by Objectives would be an effective and efficient solution for the organization. The Management team needs to communicate more specific with their subordinates on work plans or products. They must ensure that subordinates know the goal and objectives clearly. They also have to build a moral, effective and efficient relationship with employees. Fourthly, executives at different Toyota subsidiary may have different ideas on design, manufacturing process and so on. To resolve this problem, they can have electronic meetings to discuss about the ideas and have common solutions. They could send managers and engineers to each other's organization to get to know the design, learn different ways, and find the necessary changes to remain consistent with each other. In conclusion, although Toyota is the leading automotive manufacturer, there are still rooms for improvement. By having adequate communication between parent and subsidiary and by having a decentralized structure, high level of performance can be achieved. By better understanding different culture, values, and norms, obstacles will be encountered less frequently.