Overview
Sustainable competitive advantage is the over-riding goal of corporate strategy, but it is so very difficult to achieve and sustain. In this discussion:
• Second, in this course you will pick a Fortune 500 company to study from Weeks 1-7 pick a company and analyze what you believe is their sustainable competitive advantage. Defend your answer using examples from outside research (cite your references). As well, refer to your week 1 assigned readings at least once.
• Third, research Tesla and analyze what you believe is their sustainable competitive advantage. Defend your answer using examples from outside research on Tesla (cite your references). As well, refer to your week 1 assigned readings at least once. (Note: Tesla will be studied for students group project due in Week 4).
Provide in-text citations, and your references at the bottom of the post. Organize your post with headings and formatting (as best as possible in a discussion box)
Initial Post
- Initial Post Should be 350-750 words (roughly).
- DUE: due by Wednesday at 11:55 ET
Reply Posts
Students should reply to at least two classmates debating what exactly Tesla's sustainable competitive advantage is and discussing how this competitive advantage might be threatened currently, or over-time (cite outside sources to support your argument). Student's may, in addition comment on the company choices of classmates, offering thoughts and insights.
Engagement Expectations:
• Your responses to at least two other posts are due by Sunday at 11:55 pm ET.
• Quality posts and responses contribute to a rich learning community by citing readings, sharing examples, and building on the ideas of others in a collegial manner.
• Include 3 references in this post, APA style formatting
DUE: Due by Sunday at 11:55 ET.