of Ford’s external and internal environments. organize your response by classifying external trends as opportunities and threats, and by classifying Ford’s internal environment as strengths and weaknesses. include at least three functional areas/value chain activities in your analysis of Ford’s internal environment (e.g., operations, marketing, and fina

of Ford’s external and internal environments. organize your response by classifying external trends as opportunities and threats, and by classifying Ford’s internal environment as strengths and weaknesses. include at least three functional areas/value chain activities in your analysis of Ford’s internal environment (e.g., operations, marketing, and fina

Principles of Management

OER 2019th Edition

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Publisher:OpenStax

Chapter8: Strategic Analysis: Understanding A Firm’s Competitive Environment

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 2CTQ: How has Teslas strategic position changed since it was founded in 2003?

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