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Name:_______________________Date:_______________

Informative Speech Outline:


Topic/Title: An Overview of Ford Motor Company

Introduction:
Purpose: To inform the audience about Ford Motor Company's products, net
working capital, seasonal sales, and investments.

Specific Purpose: To provide insights into the business operations, financial


health, and investment strategy of Ford Motor Company.

Thesis Statement: Ford Motor Company, known for its diverse range of
automobiles, maintains a healthy financial status with positive net working
capital, experiences seasonal sales trends, and has strategically invested in
various other companies to broaden its capabilities.

Preview statement: In this speech, I will be discussing the variety of products


Ford sells, the company's current financial health, its seasonal sales trends, and
notable investments in other companies.

Attention getter: "Did you know that Henry Ford's first vehicle ran on four
bicycle wheels and was powered by a four-horsepower engine? Now, over a
century later, Ford is one of the biggest names in the automotive industry,
offering a broad range of products and leading significant innovations."

Body:
I. Main point #1: Ford Motor Company's Diverse Products

A. Support for #1: Ford primarily sells a diverse range of automobiles.

B. Support for #1: Products include cars, trucks, SUVs, and electric
vehicles.

C. Support for #1: Ford also offers commercial vehicles and automotive
parts and accessories.
II. Main point #2: Ford's Current Financial Status

A. Support for #2: Ford's net working capital is currently positive.

B. Support for #2: A positive net working capital suggests effective


management of assets and liabilities.

C. Support for #2: The positive working capital provides a stable


financial base for operations and investments.

III. Main point #3: Seasonal Sales Trends and Investments

A. Support for #3: Ford's sales often increase in the second and third
quarters, with peaks in the summer and the end of the year.

B. Support for #3: Ford has made significant investments in several


companies, such as Pivotal Software and Rivian.

C. Support for #3: In 2020, Ford and Volkswagen jointly invested in


Argo AI, an autonomous vehicle startup.

Conclusion:
Summary/review statement: Ford Motor Company offers a diverse range
of automobiles and related products. The company maintains positive net
working capital, indicating effective management of short-term assets and
liabilities. Ford experiences seasonal sales increases, and it has been strategic
in its investments, expanding its capabilities in various fields such as software,
electric vehicles, and autonomous driving.

Concluding remarks: Ford's continuous innovation and strategic


investments, along with their strong financial status, have positioned the
company as a leader in the automotive industry, and they continue to drive
forward, living up to Henry Ford's legacy of advancement.
Bibliography/Reference Section: (3 references required).
1. Parreira, F. M. F. (2020). Equity Research-Ford Motor Company (Doctoral
dissertation, Universidade de Lisboa (Portugal)).

2. Sanci, E., Daskin, M. S., Hong, Y. C., Roesch, S., & Zhang, D. (2022).

Mitigation strategies against supply disruption risk: a case study at the


Ford Motor Company. International Journal of Production Research,
60(19), 5956-5976.

3. Wee, H. M., & Wu, S. (2009). Lean supply chain and its effect on product cost
and quality: a case study on Ford Motor Company. Supply Chain
Management: An International Journal, 14(5), 335-341.

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