Strategic Report on Tesla Motors Inc.

STRATEGIC REPORT

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This strategic report analyzed the internal capabilities and resources that give Tesla
Motors, Inc. a competitive advantage on the automobile market and assures a leading
transformational position. The strategic analysis highlighted information regarding internal and
external environments and their impact on entrepreneurial activities of Tesla Motors Inc. Impact
of main competitive factors influencing the firm and entrepreneurial activities are evaluated in
the report. Development of energy management services have benefitted Tesla Motors Inc. with
sufficient economic resources to remain as a leading position in market and compete in the long
run with traditional car manufacturing companies.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY.............................................................................................................2
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
SECTION 1.....................................................................................................................................1
a). Critically analyze the internal resources and capabilities that give Tesla a competitive
advantage.....................................................................................................................................1
b). Identify key drivers of change in external environment and evaluate their impact on the
entrepreneurial activities of Tesla................................................................................................3
c). Evaluate impact of main competitive forces that are influencing entrepreneurial activities
and profitability within automobile industry by using appropriate framework...........................4
SECTION 2.....................................................................................................................................5
a). Select and critically evaluate two strategic options that could be recommended for Tesla in
order to increase entrepreneurial opportunities on the market....................................................5
b). Justify selection of each strategic choice using suitability, Acceptability and Feasibility
(SAFe) criteria.............................................................................................................................6
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................7
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................8

LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1: Porters Five Forces Model...............................................................................................5
Figure 2: Tesla Model S..................................................................................................................6