Assignment Question(s):

Read carefully the mini case No 18 from your textbook (entitled ‘Tesla Motors Inc.) and briefly answer the following questions: (1 mark for each question)

• What is the competitive strategy used by Tesla Motors company?
• Use the five forces of the M. Porter matrix to describe the industry that “Tesla Motors” belongs to.
• Describe the different functional strategies of the Tesla Motors company.
• Describe the relationship of Tesla Motors with its primary stakeholders.
• Describe the market position of Tesla Motors.
• Describe the core competency of Tesla Motors.
• Describe any strategic alliance (acquisition, outsourcing, joint venture, ….) used by Tesla Motors? Was it successful? justify.
• What are the main challenges that Tesla Motors faced?
• Assess the competitive advantage of Tesla Motors in its market.
• Recommend solutions for Tesla Motors to improve its competitive advantage.

• Mini-project

From real national/international market, choose an example of acquisition and answer the following questions: (1 mark each question)

• Briefly introduce your chosen firms, and partners of the acquisition (industry, nationality, size, market position…). Max 100 words
• Explain the different reasons for this acquisition.
• What is the method used by the acquiring firm to manage its culture after acquisition? underline the pros and cons of this method.
• Is this acquisition successful? Justify.

Give three challenges that can face a firm that uses an acquisition strateg