- Boeing Defense, Space and Security.
Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) provides end to end services for large scale systems that enhance airline, sea and space- based platforms for global military, designing, producing, modifying and supporting fighters, bombers, transports, rotorcraft, aerial refuelers, missiles, munitions and spacecraft for military, civil and commercial use, BDS is developing enhanced capability through network enabled solution, communications and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance technologies. BDS also support the U.S. government a system integrator on several shuttle and International Space Station programs, the Missile Defence Agency’s Brigade Combat Team Modernization program and SBInet, a critical component of the Secure Border Initiative managed by the department of Homeland Security.
- Boeing Capital Corporation.
Boeing Capital Corporation is a global provider of financing solutions. Working closely with Commercial Airplanes and Defense, Space & Security, Boeing Capital Corporation arranges, structures and provides financing to facilitate the sale and delivery of Boeing commercial and military aircraft, satellites and launch vehicles. With a year-end 2009 portfolio of approximately $5.7 billion, Boeing Capital Corporation combines Boeing's financial strength and global reach, detailed knowledge of Boeing customers and equipment, and the expertise of a seasoned group of financial professionals.
- Engineering, Operations and Technology.
EO&T enhances Boeing's growth and productivity by driving technical and functional excellence across the enterprise. Its primary objectives are to support the company's business units by delivering high-quality, low-cost technical services in information technology, research and technology, and test and evaluation; integrated enterprise strategies that ensure technology is ready when needed, competitively protected and environmentally progressive; and highly disciplined and efficient engineering, operations and supplier management support that ensures program success. The organization pays particular attention to ensuring the success of development programs, and strives to attract, develop and retain a world-class technical and functional work force.
- Shared Service Group.
Shared Services Group allows business units to focus on profitable growth by providing the infrastructure services required to run their global operations. The group provides a broad range of services worldwide, including facilities services, employee benefits and services, staffing, recruitment, wellness programs, security, fire protection, site operations, disaster preparedness, construction, reclamation, conservation programs, virtual workplace, creative services, transportation, business continuity and the purchase of all non-production goods and services. It also offers comprehensive travel services to Boeing employees and manages the sale and acquisition of all leased and owned property for Boeing. By integrating services, Shared Services Group delivers greater value, creates "lean" processes and operations, leverages buying power and simplifies access to services for all of Boeing.
2. History of organization.
The Boeing Company major American aerospace and defense corporation, founded in 1916 by William E. Boeing in the Puget Sound region of Seattle, Washington state.
June 15, 1916 the first flight of one of two seaplanes B&W, by William Boeing build by naval engineer George Condrad Westervelt, and July 15, 1916 in Seattle, Boeing was founded The Pacific Aero Products Company. May 9, 1917 the company was renamed the Boeing Airplane Company. William Boeing was studying at Yale University and then worked briefly in the timber industry, where the rich and gain knowledge about the manufacture of airplanes.
Boeing was pressed into service during World War 1, and would continue as a military supplier throughout its history.
During World War 2, Boeing builds a huge number of bombers. Many of those who work while the workers were women whose husbands have gone to war. In early March 1944 production was expanded, and each month produced more than 350 aircraft. To prevent the attack from the air, the roofs were covered with green plants and rustic items. In these war years, major airline companies in the U.S. combined. Developed by the Boeing B-17 bomber is also going to the factories Lockheed Aircraft Corporation and Douglas Aircraft Co and Glenn L. Martin Company.
Become a leading producer of military and commercial aircraft.
Undertook a series of strategic mergers and acquisitions to become the world’s largest most diversified aerospace company.
Aerospace pioneers now part of the Boeing enterprises include:
North American Aviation
Mc Donell Douglas
Rockwell International (space and defense business)
Hughes Space & Communications
Jeppesen.
3. Countries were organisation is working.
Boeing is located around the world; from east Coast to Southern California, from Europe to Asia and beyond with career opportunities that fit every lifestyle and skill set. Among hundreds of career paths are positions in Seattle, Washington and Charleston, S.C., working on the 787 in Washington, D. C. Supporting cyber security programs; in sales office in London; in St. Louis Flight Operations; at Technical Center in Madrid, Spain and many more jobs and locations.
Figure1. Employment by Location.
Numbers include all subsidiaries, leaves of absence less than 90 days, full-time and part-time contingent labour. Numbers are net of additions and reductions.
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Figure2. Employment by group.
Numbers include all subsidiaries, leaves of absence less than 90 days, full-time and part-time contingent labour. Numbers are net of additions and reductions.
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4. Culture.
Boeing is a company of amazing people working in one of the most exciting industries in the world. When we consider company`s many accomplishments from designing and building the earliest biplanes to creating and supporting today`s supersonic aircraft and spacecraft we might think a company would be content with how far company come. But a company of size and scope doesn`t succeed by resting on its laurels, company are constantly re- examining their capabilities and processes to ensure that their company is as strong as vital as their heritage. In fact, their culture mirrors the heritage of aviation itself, built on a foundation of innovation, aspiration and imagination.
5. Type of organization.
The Boeing Company is publical trades company.
Definition.
A company which has issued securities through an offering, and which are now traded on the open market also called publicly held or public company. Opposite of private company.
6. Employees.
The Boeing code of Conduct outlines expected behaviours for all Boeing employees. Boeing will conduct its business fairly, impartically, in an ethical and proper manner and in full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. In conducting its business, integrity must underlie all company relationships, including those with customers, suppliers, communities and among employees. The highest standards of ethical business conduct are required of Boeing employees in the performance of their company responsibilities. Employees will not enage in conduct or activity that may rise questions as to the company`s honesty, impartiality, reputation or otherwise cause emparasment to the company.
7. Boards Interaction with stakeholders.
The CEO and other corporate officers are responsible for establishing effective communications with the company`s stakeholders, including shareholders, customers, communities, employees, suppliers, creditors, governments and corporate partners. It is the policy of the Boeing that management speaks for the company. This policy doesn`t preclude independent directors from meeting with stakeholders, but it is the norm that, where appropriate, directors notify and consult with management before any such meeting.
8. Conclusion.
Boeing is one of the world oldest and biggest aerospace companies. They produce various aircraft models for both citizen aviation and military aviation, and to this day Boeing is counted as a mark of quality, if a plane is made under that companies brand, it will serve the buyer for a long period of time. What may happen with Boeing in nearest future? So far the company was competitive and it does not seem that it is ready to give up. Boeing has all of the resources, knowledge, experience, skilful staff to make new planes and further evolve, as the worlds major aerospace company.
9. Reference:
Browaeys, MJ. And Price, R. (2008) Understanding Cross Cultural Management, Prentice- Hall, London
Eden, Paul, ed. Civil Aircraft Today: The World's Most Successful Commercial Aircraft. Amber Books Ltd., 2008
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