Key Issues To Be Addressed: As you will see in the case, Tesla faces many external issues across all factors covered in a PESTEL analysis. In addition, Tesla is attempting to vertically integrate along the Industry Value Chain. Please address each of the following in your case analysis in detail:
1. Please describe in detail how Tesla is attempting to vertically integrate along the Industry Value Chain. (Chapter 8 in text)
2. Does Tesla have the financial position to support such an investment? Please support your answer with financial data (cite sources).
3. What alternative strategies could be deployed? (i.e. partnerships, alliances, carving niche in Value Chain, etc.) (Chapter 9 in text)
4. What would you recommend? Please support your answers in detail. Be precise; support your reasoning for each question.
For section 6, I want your analysis portion of the case to focus on what is covered in this unit’s reading: External Analysis Provide a detailed PESTEL analysis. Please be complete. Provide a detailed VRIO analysis. Please be complete.