CONDUCT A FULL EXTERNAL ANALYSIS FOR Rivian. $($if information is missing for an analysis area

you may write $$no information available$)$

a$.$ Conduct a PESTLE analysis for the firm and present it in bullet form

i$.$ P

ii$.$ E

iii. S

iv$.$ T

v$.$ L

vi$.$ E

b$.$ What conclusions do you draw from your PESTLE analysis in regard to the opportunities

and challenges that may face the focal firm today or in the future?

i$.$ Opportunities

ii$.$ Threats

c$.$ Conduct an industry analysis for the firm and present it in bullet form

i$.$ Is the industry attractive?

d$.$ What conclusions do you draw from your industry analysis in regard to the

opportunities and challenges that may face the focal firm today or in the future?

i$.$ Opportunities

ii$.$ Threats

e$.$ Present a Strategic group map using any axis categories you choose for the rivals of the

firm and interpret the map.$)$

$2.$ What do we know about the value creation and accounting profitability of Rivian $.$ What is

Rivian$$s business model?

$3.$ What is Rivian$$s business level Strategy? What facts from the case support this strategy

selection?