Question: Demonstrate the application Demonstrate the application of the SPACE Matrix to the case study. TABLE 5 : IFE MATRIX TABLE 4 : EFE MATRIX

Demonstrate the application Demonstrate the application of the SPACE Matrix to the case study.
TABLE 5: IFE MATRIX
TABLE 4: EFE MATRIX
\table[[Key External Factors,Weight,Rating,\table[[Weighted],[Score]]],[Opportunities],[\table[[1. The international heavy weight market is growing],[and is now larger than the U.S. heavyweight],[market]],0.150,2,0.300],[\table[[2. The European demand for Harley Davidson is],[the highest in the international market and],[represents the single largest motorcycle market],[in the world]],0.150,2,0.300],[3. Interest rates are at historical lows.,0.100,2,0.200],[\table[[4. Women and younger riders are increasing],[becoming interested in bikes.]],0.100,4,0.400],[\table[[5. Alliances with Ford Motor Company or other],[automobile manufacturers are possible.]],0.025,1,0.025],[\table[[6. Industry registrations of domestic heavyweight],[motorcycles are increasing.]],0.050,3,0.150],[\table[[7. Market share increasing in Europe and Asia for],[the last two years.]],0.025,3,0.075],[8. Increasing demand in US markets for bikes.,0.025,4,0.100],[9. Customers value quality parts.,0.025,3,0.075],[Threats],[\table[[1. Harleys ongoing capacity restraints caused a],[shortage supply and a loss in domestic market],[share in recent years.]],0.100,2,0.200],[\table[[2. Harleys average buying age is 42 years old and],[increasing.]],0.050,2,0.100],[\table[[3. The European Union's motorcycles noise],[standards are more stringent than those of],[Environmental Protection Agencies in the U.S],[and increased environmental stand.]],0.050,2,0.100],[\table[[4. Some competitors of Harley Davidson have],[larger financial and marketing resources and],[they are more diversified.]],0.025,1,0.025],[5. Environmental protection laws.,0.025,3,0.075],[6. Shifts in buyers needs and tastes.,0.025,3,0.075],[\table[[7. Customer loyalty in European and Asian],[Countries.]],0.025,2,0.050],[\table[[8. Costs could become expensive from international],[importing.]],0.025,2,0.050],[\table[[9. The Buell division needs to continue to produce a],[quality motorcycle under Harley's brand name.]],0.025,3,0.075],[Total,1.00,,2.38]]
\table[[Key Internal Factors,Weight,Rating,\table[[Weighted],[Score]]],[Strengths],[\table[[1. Net income in 2003 was $760 million, which was],[31 percent higher than in 2002.]],0.075,4,0.300],[\table[[2. Strong relationships built on trust and respect with],[suppliers and dealers.]],0.075,4,0.300],[\table[[3. The standard and performance segments of],[Harley Davidson make up 70% of the European],[heavy weight motorcycle market.]],0.085,4,0.260],[\table[[4. Harley Davidson operates in two principal],[business segments: Motorcycles and Related],[Products, and Financial Services.]],0.050,3,0.150],[\table[[5. Harley Davidson is the only major American],[motorcycle manufacturer.]],0.050,3,0.150],[6. Strong brand name.,0.050,4,0.200],[\table[[7. The company has continued to focus its capital],[expenditures on capacity expansion at its new and],[previously existing facilities.]],0.040,3,0.120],[\table[[8. The Harley Owners Group (HOG) is the industry's],[largest company sponsored motorcycle enthusiast],[organization, which currently has approximately],[430,000 members worldwide.]],0.040,3,0.120],[\table[[9. Harley Davidson offer's a custom segment that],[allows owners the opportunity to customize their],[bikes, this division makes up the highest number],[of Harley Davidson's sold.]],p.030,3,0.090],[\table[[10. Harley Davidson has a strong marketing],[department, which sponsors and participates in all],[major motorcycle consumer shows and rallies.]],0.030,3,0.090],[Weaknesses],[\table[[1. Harley Davidson does not emphasize price in its],[product.]],0.075,1,0.075],[\table[[2. Harley Davidson has had difficulty gaining market],[shore in some European countries.]],0.075,1,0.075],[\table[[3. Registrations for the Asia/Pacific market are],[decreasing]],0.060,1,0.060],[4. Facing ongoing capacity constraints.,0.055,1,0.055],[\table[[5. Only a small portion of the company's annual],[capital expenditures relate to equipment, which],[has the sole purpose of meeting environmental],[compliance obligations.]],0.050,2,0.050],[\table[[6. The top Board of Directors for Harley-Davidson],[are all men.]],0.045,2,0.090],[\table[[7. The leadership strategy council is comprised],[completely of vice presidents.]],0.040,2,0.080],[8. Difficult to attract and retain talented employee.,0.035,2,0.070],[9. Lack of opportunity for advancement.,0.030,2,0.060],[10. Loss of benefits,0.030,2,0.060],[TOTAL,1.00,,2.51]]of the SPACE Matrix to the case study.
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