Subject category:
Ethics and Social Responsibility
Originally published in:
2020
Version: 28-Feb-2020
Revision date: 16-Apr-2020
Length: 16 pages
Data source: Published sources
Abstract
The BMW Electric Vehicle Supply Chain case illustrates the complexity of competing in a market that is growing rapidly and in which a company can be exposed to new risks as it engages with new suppliers in potentially troubling institutional environments. Students are asked to consider what risks BMW faces as it expands its electric vehicle lineup, how best to mitigate those risks, and how to deal with potential backlash from stakeholders due to human rights violations that appear to be endemic to a key input for electric vehicles.
Teaching and learning
This item is suitable for undergraduate, postgraduate and executive education courses.Time period
The events covered by this case took place in 2018.Geographical setting
Region:
World/global
Featured company
BMW
Employees:
10000+
Turnover:
EUR 97 billion
Type:
Public company
Industry:
Automotive - electric vehicle industry
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Abstract
The BMW Electric Vehicle Supply Chain case illustrates the complexity of competing in a market that is growing rapidly and in which a company can be exposed to new risks as it engages with new suppliers in potentially troubling institutional environments. Students are asked to consider what risks BMW faces as it expands its electric vehicle lineup, how best to mitigate those risks, and how to deal with potential backlash from stakeholders due to human rights violations that appear to be endemic to a key input for electric vehicles.
Teaching and learning
This item is suitable for undergraduate, postgraduate and executive education courses.Settings
Time period
The events covered by this case took place in 2018.Geographical setting
Region:
World/global
Featured company
BMW
Employees:
10000+
Turnover:
EUR 97 billion
Type:
Public company
Industry:
Automotive - electric vehicle industry