For the four essays, I intend to focus on the automotive industry in the United States. I would like to research the current problems General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler are faced with, why theses companies are in a bad situation, and possible actions to help the future of American auto manufacturers.
A few topics I could focus on:
1. How the economy has effected the industry. With the "credit crunch" not as many people are able to finance new cars. The billions of dollars Ford, GM, and Chrysler asked congress for, and why they needed it.
2. If the manufacturers should move away from the auto workers union. Are they being overpayed? Some workers in plants make more than 50 dollars an hour with full benefits for doing basic assembly line work. Are the companies spending their money reasonably or do they waste money on things like private jets for CEO's.
3. Competition with foriegn manufatcturers like Honda and Toyota. What do domestic manufacturers need to do to keep up? Go Green? More fuel efficient or alternative fueled cars?
This topic interests me because I am an Automotive major. I have also taken two years of automotive classes in highschool, two years at a community college, and I have worked full time in automotive service for two years. Actually this topic could effect my career later on in life.
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I like point #3, mainly because it allows you the most freedom, and from this point you can find more arguments to make. This is due to the series of questions you ask: i.e. what can American auto-makers do now? That is, right now, the most promising lead from where I am standing.
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