Business Strategies

please see attached for the cases there are 3 cases each has to be no more than 600 words just answer the questions and read the article to answer the last question.

i will also attach the articles here.

this is the link for the first case the testa article i will attached the other 2 thank you

i will need this for tomorrow afternoon around 5pm pacific time

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/08/26/tesla-files-to-become-an-electricity-provider-in-texas.html?&qsearchterm=Tesla

Case # 1

Strategy: Art & Science – Chapter 1 of Mastering Strategic Management & CNBC article on Tesla article on Canvas

(Short Answer/Mini-Essay – your submission should be approximately 500 – 600 words in total.  Some questions might be answered in 30-40 words; other questions might require 100 words or more to answer. Feel free to use your judgement! )

1. What is the difference between a strategic plan and a business model? Explain.
2. Describe the 5 (five) P’s of strategy. These are the five forms that strategy can take.
3. Examine Fig. 1.3 of  Chapter 1.  How does intended strategy differ from realized strategy? What roles do deliberate strategy, emergent strategy and non-realized strategy play? Explain.
4. In the CNBC article, Tesla is moving to provide electricity. Which one(s) of the strategies listed in Fig. 1.3 does this represent? Explain.

Rubric

Forms of Strategy -Fall 2021

Forms of Strategy -Fall 2021
Criteria	Ratings	Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcomestrategic plan vs business model strategic plan – how to establish market position and beat competitors/ business model – how to make money		2 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome5 P’s of strategy plan, ploy, pattern, position, perspective		2 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTypes of Strategy Intended -initial plan; Deliberate – parts of initial plan actually followed; Emergent – unplanned response to unexpected circumstances; Non-realized – parts of initial plan abandoned; Realized – strategy actually followed		4 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTesla – electricity Emergent strategy – going into a new market		2 pts
Total Points: 10

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Case #2

The Internal Environment – Chapter 4 of Mastering Strategic Management and Peloton article posted on Canvas

(Short Answer/Mini-Essay – your submission should be approximately 500 – 600 words in total.  Some questions might be answered in 30-40 words; other questions might require 100 words or more to answer. Feel free to use your judgement! )

 

1. What are the four key characteristics that a  strategic resource may have? What is the difference between a strategic resource and an important resource?  Give an example of a strategic resource and an important resource  (refer to the Peloton article posted on Canvas).
2. What type of advantage does a strategic resource provide? Does that advantage change if the resource has three instead of four of the key characteristics? Explain.
3. What is the difference between a resource and a capability? What is a dynamic capability? Give an example of a capability  (refer to Peloton articleposted on Canvas).
4. Does Peloton have a competitive advantage? If so, is it a temporary or a sustained competitive advantage. Explain.

 

Case # 3

 

International Strategy – Strategic Management Chp. 7 and CNBC article on NetEase launches Naraka article posted on Canvas

(Short Answer/Mini-Essay – your submission should be approximately 500 – 600 words in total.  Some questions might be answered in 30-40 words; other questions might require 100 words or more to answer. Feel free to use your judgement! )

1. What are the options for entering international markets? Which option is NetEase pursuing? Explain.
2. Which international benefits will NetEase gain? Which are the likely risks it will face? Explain.
3. What are the three major international strategies that firms can adopt? Which strategy is NetEase pursuing? Discuss.
4. What is the Porter Diamond model? How does it explain why some firms compete better than others in international markets?
5. The home country of NetEase is China. Does NetEase’s location in China impact it’s competitiveness? Use the Porter Diamond model to illustrate your answer.

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