Read the Tesla and Tata Motors case studies in the text (cases 17 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
Please answer all of the following questions:
Chapter 9
Which is better at integrating ethics, CSR and environmental sustainability into their strategy: Tesla or Tata Motors?
Chapter 11
In your research, have you found any evidence of Tesla or Tata Motors using any of the five major process management tools for strategy execution? How would you assess the effectiveness of these tools?
Chapter 12
- How well integrated are the leadership styles and corporate cultures at Tesla and Tata Motors?
Discuss the reasons behind the establishment of nonsmoking areas in public facilities and restaurants. In California, there are now bans on the sale and consumption of shark’s fin and goose liver (foie gras) placed on the basis of animal protection. Can you think of other examples of environmentally based restrictions on commercial trade?
