Assignment 11.1. Teslas Strategy in 2020: Can it Deliver Sustained Profitability (pp. C-212-237 of your text

Before you approach the classs final project re: Teslas strategy in 2020 (Case #16 on pp. C-212-237), I highly recommend that you carefully review the Guide to Case Analysis on pages CA-1 through CA-12. The guide, at the very tail of the class text, explains the appropriate approach for reading, reflecting, analyzing, and writing your case study. The content is very relevant and helpful, and you should give it your utmost attention. Moreover, I likewise recommend that you review closely Table 2 -The Ten Commandments of Case Analysis - that concludes the guide (pp. CA-11-12).

Next, review the final case itself re: Teslas strategy in 2020: Can it deliver sustained profitability, pp. C-212-237. The background information in the Case is comprehensive and critical, and although sufficient enough for meaningful case analysis, I suggest you access Teslas website as well. Tesla is a publicly-traded company, so it files an annual report with SEC. Research the firms 10-K, its annual report, and any recent stories in business written media. Gather information about its products, rivals, markets both domestic and global, comprehensive capabilities, and competitive strategy. Consider the tips for analysis that are contained in Table 2 (CA-11-12). In addition, consider assessing and reflecting on its market position, and challenges, and offer a call for action in a way of a new strategy and/or other adjustments to the current course of action as you see fit.

In particular: You are expected to focus on and perform the following analyses: Financial analysis of data in the case calculating as many ratios as possible and your assessment of teslas financial standing; Strategy analysis of Teslas internal capabilities and external environment; Internal operations analysis; and Teslas overall market position. Consider realistic recommendations. Apply to your analysis as many strategy-driven concepts, market theories, models, and ideas as you borrow heavily from course text and readings. Structure your paper around clearly labeled sections, support your analysis with references, and write with great clarity.