1. What Strategy is Mulally trying to get Ford to pursue with his One ford initiative? What area the benefits of this strategy? Can you see any drawbacks?
2. Does the One Ford initiative imply that Ford will now ignore national and regional differences in demand?
3. XYZ Corporation has just taken a big hit on its stock prices due to a bad decision of its Board. If the Board is able to show that it thoroughly researched and discussed the issue, prior to making its decision, what rule will protect the Board from liability to shareholders?