1-4 Consulting Report: CSR Model Southern New Hampshire University MBA 500: Building Business Leaders Introduction 02:28:49 GMT -05:00 The automotive company Toyota, originating in Japan, has cultivated a global empire that requires little introduction. Toyota’s recent restructuring ef...
, The automotive company Toyota, originating in Japan, has cultivated a global
empire that requires little introduction. Toyota’s recent restructuring efforts have set a new
standard for other companies. In addition, Toyota aspires to “lead the way” and “create
the future mobility society” with a strong emphasis on environmental responsibility, as
outlined in its Toyota Global Vision (n.d.).
Differences Between Functional Areas, Departments, or Business Units
Being such a large and diverse company, Toyota has many cooperating functional
areas, collectively known as the “Toyota System Supply” (Annual Report, 2019). Examples
include the production planning group, external and public affairs group, sales financial
business group, and information systems group, representing just a few of a few functional
areas. Toyota’s structure is then further divided into six regional business units worldwide
and even more into product-based divisions outlined in their 2019 annual report such as
research and development, powertrain, mid-size vehicles, and compact cars.
As Toyota races toward transforming itself into a mobility company, they do so as a
pioneer in many ways. Toyota’s current structure results from a company-wide response
in
2019 to address concerns about slow response times and safety issues. The restructuring
has become key to the company’s global success as its previous structure was outdated and
centralized, hindering communication across business units.
Toyota has committed to addressing six significant environmental challenges by
2050, each with specific milestones and initiatives detailed in (Environmental Report 2020).
The company’s ability to set and break down its ambitious goals into actionable steps
demonstrates a strong foresight and commitment to the planet. While our health and
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