CAREFULLY
• The Assignment must be submitted on Blackboard (WORD format only) via allocated folder.
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• Students must mention question number clearly in their answer.
• Late submission will NOT be accepted.
• Avoid plagiarism, the work should be in your own words, copying from students or other resources without proper referencing will result in ZERO marks. No exceptions.
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Learning Outcomes:
▪ CLO1-PLO1.1- Recognize the basic concepts and terminology used in Strategic Management.
▪ CLO1-PLO1.3 -Describe the different issues related to environmental scanning, strategy formulation, and strategy implementation in diversified organizations.
▪ CLO3-PLO2.2- Explain the contribution of functional, business, and corporate strategies to the competitive advantage of the organization.
▪ CLO4-PLO2.3-Distinguish between different types and levels of strategy and strategy implementation.
▪ CLO6-PLO3.1-Communicate issues, results, and recommendations coherently, and effectively regarding appropriate strategies for different situations
Case study
Assignment Question(s):
Read carefully the mini case No. 18 from your textbook(entitled ‘Tesla Motors Inc.) and answer the following questions: (2 marks for each question)
1. Describe the different functional strategies of the Tesla Motors company.
2. Describe the relationship of Tesla Motors with its primary stakeholders.
3. Discuss anystrategic alliance (acquisition, outsourcing, joint venture, ….) that Tesla Motors uses.Why did this company choose it?was it successful? Justify your answer.
4. Describe the core competencyand assess the competitive advantage of Tesla Motors in its market.
5. Recommend solutions for Tesla Motorsto improve its competitive advantage.
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