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Week 5 Discussion | Graded

Offense, Defense, and Strategy

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

Please answer all of the following questions:

Chapter 6

How have Tesla and Ford Motors both been on the offensive and defensive at different times?

Have Tesla and Ford Motors pursued horizontal integration strategies more than vertical integration strategies over the past 5 years, or vice versa?

Discussion Board Post | Graded

What is an NAICS code? Please select a company of your choice and look up the code from the Internet

Please share your finding and explain why companies need these codes