Read the Tesla and Ford Motors case studies in the text (Cases 16 and 18). Jot down any additional thoughts based on your general knowledge of the automotive industry and personal experience with buying, driving, fueling and maintaining cars. Background research may be needed to satisfy your curiosity and answer questions raised by your readings and recollections.
Questions
- Which is better at integrating ethics, CSR and environmental sustainability into their strategy: Tesla or Ford Motors?
- In your research, have you found any evidence of Tesla or Ford Motors using any of the five major process management tools for strategy execution? How would you assess the effectiveness of these tools?
- How well integrated are the leadership styles and corporate cultures at Tesla and Ford Motors?