perform a strategic audit of Tesla Motors, Inc

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Using the guides and resource suggestions listed in Chapter 12, perform a strategic audit of Tesla Motors, Inc. A good starting point is the company’s investor relations website at: http://ir.teslamotors.com/

The audit should be at least 2400 words and include the following:

I. Current Situation

a. Current Performance

b. Strategic Posture

II. Strategic Managers

a. Board of Directors

b. Top Management

III. External Environment

a. Natural Environment

b. Societal Environment

c. Task Environment

IV. Internal Environment

a. Corporate Structure

b. Corporate Culture

c. Corporate Resources

V. Analysis of Strategic Factors

a. SWOT

b. Review of Current Mission and Objectives

VI. Strategic Alternatives and Recommended Strategy

a. Strategic Alternatives

b. Recommended Strategy

VII. Implementation

VIII. Evaluation and Control

Unoriginal Content:

Your essay may contain no more than 10% quotes from other sources. Paraphrase what you read instead of copying and pasting. You may not re-use work that you have submitted in previous classes. All work in this class must be original.

Essays that contain more than 50% unoriginal content will not earn any credit. Essays that contain between 10% - 49% unoriginal content will receive a substantial point deduction. Paraphrase instead of copying and pasting. Please note there is a difference between unoriginal content and plagiarism. Unoriginal content is correctly quoted and cited. Plagiarized sentences and paragraphs are not correctly quoted or cited. Plagiarism will result in an automatic zero for this assignment.

Grading Rubric

Criterion

Unsatisfactory (Below 80%)

Satisfactory (80% - 89%)

Exceptional (90% - 100%)

Percentage

Points Possible

Points Earned

Current Situation

Did not sufficiently discuss the current situation of the company.

Clearly discussed the current situation, including performance and strategic posture.

Thoroughly discussed the current situation, including performance and strategic posture. Research is well-documented.

100

10

10

Strategic Managers

Did not sufficiently discuss the strategic managers.

Provided a clear discussion of the strategic managers including the board of directors and top management.

Provided a thorough discussion of the strategic managers including the board of directors and top management. Research is well-documented.

100

10

10

External Environment

Did not sufficiently discuss the external environment

Provided a clear discussion of the external environment, including natural, societal and task elements.

Provided a thorough discussion of the external environment, including natural, societal and task elements. Research is thorough and well-documented.

100

10

10

Internal Environment

Did not sufficiently discuss the internal environment.

Provided a clear discussion on the internal environment including corporate structure, culture and resources.

Provided a thorough discussion on the internal environment including corporate structure, culture and resources. Research is thorough and well-documented.

100

10

10

Strategic Factors

Did not sufficiently discuss the strategic factors.

Provided a clear discussion on the strategic factors including SWOT and the mission and objectives

Provided a thorough discussion on the strategic factors including SWOT and the mission and objectives. Research is thorough and well-documented.

100

10

10

Strategic Alternatives and Strategies

Did not sufficiently discuss strategic alternatives and recommended strategies.

Provided a clear discussion on strategic alternatives and recommended strategies.

Provided a thorough discussion on strategic alternatives and recommended strategies. Research is thorough and well-documented.

100

20

20

Implementation, Evaluation and Control

Did not sufficiently discuss implementation, evaluation or control.

Provided a clear discussion on implementation, evaluation or control. Some financial analysis is included.

Provided a thorough discussion on implementation, evaluation or control. A detailed financial analysis is included. Research is thorough and well-documented.

100

10

10

Provided research to support arguments

No evidence of research. Significant instances of missing citations. More than 20% unoriginal content. Use of non-credible sources. Did not use at least two sources from the University library.

Most of the essay is supported by research. Used at least seven credible sources.

All arguments supported by research. All research is correctly documented with in-text citations and a reference page.

100

10

10

Mechanics

Frequent grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors. Use of first and second person, instead of third person

Minor grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.

Technically flawless, mechanically and grammatically correct.

100

10

10

Final Score

100

100

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Explanation & Answer

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Running Head: Tesla Motors

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Abstract
Tesla Motors is an organization that directly takes measures to satisfy the concerns of
communities. One of the company main interests to ensure that natural environment is
protected and conserved. The company’s electric automobile cars address such interests. For
instance, communities are satisfied with the fact that the company’s products are
environmentally friendly since the company ensures zero emission.Tesla Motors is an
American company with its headquarters in Silicon Valley. The Company is envisioning a
concept of manufacturing an electric car that, if successful, would outperform gasoline
vehicles and hence avoid air pollution. The company’s vision and mission statements reflect
nature of its famous automobile electric cars. The company’s continued growth is an
indication that the automotive industry is responding to the organization’s automotive
products. The company’s strategic mission statement enables the company in making
informative decisions. Further, with increased popularity and strong brand image, the
company has positioned itself to global success in automobile industry.The company got its
name and motivation form Nikola Tesla (a famous inventor) who, in 1887 created a sports
vehicle that depended on AC induction motor. The company was established in 2002 by Musk
Elon. The company is highly known for its high quality products and innovation. It was the
first company to introduce electric sport cars. This is one of the key factors that empowers
the company to develop profitable and competitive products. Further, the company has a
strong symbol of innovations.The company took extreme risk in inventing an electric car that
was not known in the auto industry market. The company wanted to come up with an electric
car that could be compromised in any way. The company introduced its first electric sedan
car into the market in 2011. Further, the company also launched Model S car that was sold
successfully. The car was named a Motor Trend of the year and attained 4-star in safety and
maintenance rating. As a follow up to the successfulness of Model S, in 2014, the company’s
management disclosed a dual all-wheel version of Model S intending to boost its
performance.The company also created a 85D of Model X that was a crossover car but with
similar Model S’s concept with exception of three-row seating.Currently, the company has its
main manufacturing center in Fremont, California. However, it is intending to expand its
braches to Lathrop and Netherlands as a way of boosting production. The company has
disclosed a deal to work closely with Panasonic to establish mass-markets for high-quality
vehicles. For instance, the two companies are planning to create a Model 3 that is scheduled
to be launched by 2020.In addition to mass-markets deal, the company is intending to create
a mega factory will see establishment of lithium ion cells than the output of whole wo...


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