1) Competitive advantages
a) Develop and justify a Strategic Group Analysis (two-variable matrix) for First Solar’s industry. Where do you place the different competitors on this map?
b) Provide a structured analysis (by using some of the tools discussed in the lectures) of First Solar’s competitive advantages.
c) Briefly discuss the sustainability of these advantages.
2) Strategy formulation
Based on your findings above, recommend a strategic approach to First Solar.
Guidelines
Content: Briefly explain the models and tools you are going to use for the analyses.
Format: Arial, Calibri or Times New Roman (11pt); 1,5 line spacing; justification
Page count: max. 8 content pages (excluding front page, indexes, appendix, and reference
Sample Solution