Internal Issues
Vision/Mission/Values
Tesla has an elaborate code of business conduct and ethics posted at the corporate website. Its mission is to “accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable transport.”
Organizational Structure
As illustrated in Exhibit 1, Tesla uses a functional organizational design, with no apparent divisions, no COO, and no women among top management.
Exhibit 1 Tesla’s Organizational Structure
Source: Based on the author’s depiction given current executives listed at Tesla’s corporate website.
Manufacturing
Tesla produces up to 1,000 vehicles per week at its factory in Fremont, California, ...
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