Describes the evolution of General Motors, strategy, organizational structure and management processes from its inception to the present day. Focuses on the role of the management committee of GM - senior decision-making body in the company, now called Automotive Strategy Board (ASB) - and how it works under Rick Wagoner, its current CEO. In October 2004, Wagoner and ASB are struggling with the latest changes in the planning and budgeting processes GM and how they will affect the balance between the global and local needs. "Hide
by David Garvin, Lynne C. Levesque Source: Harvard Business School 20 pages. Publication Date: December 21, 2004. Prod. #: 305026-PDF-ENG
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