Assignment
Company: Tesla.
You must ensure access to relevant data, which may be obtained from the usual sources [annual reports, 10K forms, company websites], plus industry websites, trade journals, and interviews [by phone, email, or in person] with managers from the focal company, its major competitors, stock analysts, customers, suppliers, and any other viable sources. Interviews are particularly good sources of rich data.
Answer these 2 questions in 2 paragraph.
1. What percentage of the company's sales are currently derived from markets outside the home country? Has this percentage been increasing or decreasing over time?
2. As external consultants, what are the three most important strategic recommendations you would make to top management? [Do not use "Continue to ...." Recommendations.]
Next:
Tesla is changing the automobile and renewable energy industry. Pushing boundaries and high-tech innovations have led to considerable success in typically tough industries. Understanding how Tesla has made such a vast impact will students grasp what it means to be a successful corporation.
Initial research involved looking into the most recent annual report Tesla had released. The annual report provides financial summaries and company missions. Looking into what Tesla wants to do in the future gives perspective on what they are achieving now. Along with the annual report, Tesla provides updates on new technology that they are releasing to keep consumers and investors engaged. Combining these reports and the book from class, there are plentiful resources to use for a thorough examination of Tesla.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.