Essays on Musk

Tesla is an auto company incorporated in July 2003. It was formed by Elon Musk and Marc Tarpenning. The company's aim is to utilize its powertrain and proprietary battery technologies to manufacture electric cars that would reduce the dependence on fuel. It produced and sold its first car in 2007. The period between 2008 and 2012 was a challenging period for the company with losses totaling to $943.5 million. In 2013, the company turned around and saw its global revenues increase to $2.0 billion. The stock market price rose from $34 in January 2013 to $250 by March 2014. ...

2.09.2016

1. The editorial letter was devoted to the comparison of capitalism and socialism as two contrasting political systems. The essay consists of the introduction, three body paragraphs and the conclusion. However, the second paragraph, about socialism and capitalism, seems to me now a bit superfluous, since the information provided does not contribute to the logical arrangement of the essay at all and can be easily omitted. It would be better to describe some similarities of these two political systems. Besides, the conclusion should be elaborated and improved. 2. The Journalistic profile is devoted to the famous CEO and ...

Analysis of Tesla Motors

Analysis of Tesla Motors

Introduction

Organizations must use any strategy that will enable the organization to stay competitive and to also learn about any processes within the organization that could be changed in order to increase proficiency and efficiency. One such process is a critical analysis of the microeconomic and macroeconomic environment as well as any challenges that the organization may be encountering. This essay will perform an analysis of Tesla Motors to include the history of the organization, organizational regulations, factor markets, global pressures and foreign competition, cost structure, economies of scales; a critical analysis, practices of economic theory ...

A JOURNALISTIC PROFILE

Elon Musk: A Journalistic Profile While the world rightfully acknowledges the contributions that such people as Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Larry Page and Sergey Brin, and Mark Zuckerberg have made to the world of technology and science; one person whose contributions may significantly surpass these five leaders and influencers is Elon Musk. Though Musk is widely known as the CEO and creative influence behind Tesla Motors, the auto manufacturer known across the world for its innovative and highly stylized electric sports cars, what few realize is that Musk has been operating at the intersection of science, information technology, entrepreneurship ...

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Executive Summary

Tesla Motors was developed in the year 2003 and has been the pioneer of producing the environment friendly vehicles ever since. The company has been widely known for its high performance sports cars that are equipped with the latest technology features and hinder the carbon emission, which eventually makes its vehicles environment friendly. The company is aimed towards reducing its inventory, production and distribution cost and provide high-end vehicles at low cost. The company is focused on enhancing the customer experience by means of providing them with the innovative features and design while keeping the cost low ...

The case study reveals that there are a number of challenges faced by Tesla. These challenges rose up when the environmentalist came up with laws and regulations so as to limit the fuel emission from cars. Then technology chipped in which called out for making car models which are based on the latest form of innovative technologies in terms of fuel consumption. Many international car manufacturers have also joined the automobile industry including the companies from Korea, Japan, and China. Due to the increase in care manufacturing companies, the competition has also soared for Tesla. There were some questions ...

Business

2016-07-23

Introduction

This paper is devoted to the issue of the companies of Elon Musk and Tesla and their compliance with the Moral Compass (Elon Musk’s Empire, 2016). The chosen news is related to the personal and corporate integrity. It should be noted that personal interests as well as professional interests can impact on the company. In this case, expression and defending each of own interests by the business entity can lead to a phenomenon that is called a conflict of interests. Entering into transactions with each other, every company seeks to realize selfish interests, which may not coincide ...

Market Research Report for Tesla

Executive Summary Tesla is currently considered as one of the global leaders when it comes to innovations and the production of electronic vehicles. Some of its famed products include the Tesla Roadster, Model S, Model X, and Model 3. The company under the leadership of Elon Husk, the CEO, ventures into external markets with the aim of maximizing profits. China has been one of the target markets that Tesla has already explored and now aims at ensuring that the company gains a competitive advantage over the existing electronic vehicle companies. This is after China was predicted to offer the ...

External Analysis

The first opportunity was holding a design contest for its first product. In this manner, the company managed to secure the manufacturing and engineering expertise of Lotus cars who brought experience to Tesla Motors. The use of Lotus’ software and tools also ensured that a company that has specialized in the area built the chassis. There were financial challenges that faced the company due to the misleading by the CEO, who lied to the investors about the manufacturing cost of the car. Furthermore, there was a discovery that the technology used was outdated, resulting in safety issues in the ...

Tesla Motors is one of the most promising companies in automotive industry regardless of its business struggles in the past. In fact, despite the costly prices of its unique cars, the company has gained strong based of consumers and followers of the brand. With this impressive performance in the market, a study concerning its business strategy through SWOT analysis and Value Chain analysis is worth setting. It is interesting to note the fact that the company has reportedly reconfigured its system and has taken full charge and ownership of its value chain concerning strategy. This is with a determined ...

Introduction

The Oxford English Dictionary has myriad definitions for the word ‘cool,’ from the conceptual physical sciences where cool means lower temperature, to its cultural connotation where cool means “restrained and relaxed,” such as jazz, and “fashionably attractive or impressive,” which could be a person, trend, habit, or behaviour. If one means pop culture, then it's harder to define what is cool, because the pop culture is broken up into subcultures, each with their own definition of cool. One cannot look at the current age with the same perspective as you look at previous ones. There are reasons for this. ...

Introduction

The Tesla autopilot system is a system that uses a front-facing camera, a forward-looking radar, 12 ultrasonic sensors, and GPS to maintain the car on the road. It is not a fully autonomous it does not drive the driver to their particular destination or sense the traffic lights. It simply helps the driver navigate the road more easily and warns them of any oncoming traffic (Zolfagharifard 1). The driver does not drive the car but instead he or she acts as a system operator. The Tesla systems adapt and learn from the mistakes and obstacles from the systems of ...

Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a type of neuromuscular disease that causes certain muscles to fatigue and weaken. The disease is considered to affect voluntarily controlled muscles such as those involved in chewing, facial expression, speaking, eye and eyelid movements and swallowing. The disease occurs in all sexes and age groups. However, it commonly affects women under 40 years and people aged between 50 and 70 years in both sexes, though it is known to affect older people at large (Sieb, 2014). Within the UK, it is estimated that in 100,000 people, there are 15 cases of the disease. ...

Results and Discussions

As mentioned in the research strategy section of this paper, a combination of quantitative and quantitative data was utilized during the study’s implementation phase in an effort to systematically answer the research question. The main research question basically asks whether it is feasible to establish solar energy as a main source of energy for majority of Saudi Arabian households by the year 2020. The expected answer to this question is a yes, as defined by the perceptions of the individual households in the country and the projections and expert opinions of a professional working in the energy industry ...

What is Artificial Intelligence?

Intelligence in computing is defined as the computational ability of machines to achieve desired objectives. Artificial Intelligence is the “scientific understanding of mechanisms underlying thought and intelligent behavior and their embodiment in machines” ("AI Overview", n.d.). The concept of artificial intelligence systems is formed around information processing systems that perceive, learn, and think about what they want and how they feel. A.I. is the science and engineering involved in the design of intelligent machines including computer programs that try to learn and understand human intelligence. However, AIs do not necessarily simulate human intelligence but instead apply mechanisms that solve ...

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Virgin Galactic is the first space line in the world that owns and runs privately built spaceships. The company plans to be the pioneer in commercializing space travel and offering ordinary people a unique opportunity of going into history as the first ever non-professional astronauts. Its main competitor is the Blue Origin, which has already attained a spectacular achievement in pioneering the first rocket booster to make a safe trip back to earth from space (The Economist, 2015). Virgin Galactic plans to use its massive resources and synergistic effects from the Virgin Group umbrella to beat its competitor in ...

Internationalization from Singapore to China

Introduction Tesla is a company specializing in the manufacture of fully electric vehicles (or commonly known as EVs). Since 2004, the company has been able to shape its vision with the creative mind of entrepreneur Elon Musk. Musk is also a founder of two well-known companies such as Zip2 and Paypal, along with other business ventures. Musk is known to be a risk-taker, a quality which has served well for his success and for Tesla. In 2008, the U.S. automotive industry has been experiencing problems in connection with electric vehicles. Its major setbacks were the occurring economic crisis, the ...

Abstract

This paper is a practical plan of creating a Personal Learning Network, which is to contribute to my learning in the field, which is completely new for me. For example, I have chosen a field of space exploration. Since the speed of information increases, and most of the books are available in electronic sources, there comes a time when the effectiveness of education in any university or other institution almost equals to creating a Personal Learning Network, which enables you to keep track of all important information straight from decision makers and specialists in the field as well as configure network contacts ...

The American automotive company Tesla motors is dedicated to the advancement of their ideal framework for the transportation networks of not only the United States, but the world as a whole. Through the advancement of their technology, they hope to distribute a newer more fuel efficient way to commute in the future. By doing so, they hope to not only do well as a business, but to provide an alternative mode of transportation that will ultimately transform the way that the world travels on a day to day basis. Through the advancement of an affordable and readily available form of transportation utilizing an ...

Elon Musk, a Canadian-American citizen, born in South Africa, is the current CEO (part owner) of two of the most exciting companies in the world today. He had a middle-class upbringing; he taught himself computer programming at a tender age, and a bullying victim learnt to stick up for himself. After graduating from high school in 1989, he moved to Canada (and later the US), where he attended Queen’s University and the University of Pennsylvania respectively. In 1995, he (along with his brother) started a web company called Zip2, which he sold in 1999 for $307 million. He then co-founded X.com, which merged ...

According to Sobel (2008), an entrepreneur is a person who organizes, manages and takes up the risks of an enterprise or business. Entrepreneurship is that process by which a person discovers new methods of combining resources and making a profit. Based on this definition, there is one person who fits all the descriptions of an entrepreneur. That person is Elon Musik, a South African-born entrepreneur who has managed to start up a number of businesses. He is described as an inventor, investor and a business magnate. Under his name are businesses such as PayPal, SpaceX and Tesla Motors. Musik was born in South Africa to a ...

Executive summary

This report is focused on the chapters eight and seven of ‘Strategic Management and Business Policy’ course book by Thomas L. Wheelen and his counterpart J. David Hunger. The two chapters of this book are focused on strategy formulation and related managerial decisions aimed at ensuring that a business corporation achieves maximum return on investment. This paper is meant to relate business terms, decisions and strategies in the textbook to the current business situations in the modern world. Through this, I will be in a position to boost my comprehension and evaluation of materials related to this course. In addition to ...

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Applying Analytical Concepts and Tools to the Complex Business Problems of Tesla Motors I. Current Strategic Profile According to the case study presented the mission of Tesla Motors, as articulated by the founder and CEO Elon Musk, is to “[b]uild [a] sports car, [u]se that money to build an affordable car, [u]se that money to build an even more affordable car”. One of the objectives of the company is to build an electric car that compete with or even out compete a gasoline car. Tesla Motors has done this by ensuring that these ...

Following the American Psychological Association’s Guidelines

When it comes to leading a group of people or, more importantly still, leading a business, leadership and leadership style are important tools. There are many different leadership styles to choose between, and all will work in their own way in any given situation. Some are even best suited for certain personality types. CEO of Tesla Motors, Elon Musk, for example, has taken the various components of transformational leadership and infused them into every aspect of his business. Though his style can sometimes border on mania, and some may call him naïve, he does his best to lead by example ...

Hell in Muslims Perception

Muslims have the idea of ​​Hell as a place of residence and the unbelieving sinners from among those whom Allah will not forgive. Sources of information about hell Muslims drawn from the Koran and the words of the prophet Muhammad. In hell, there are guards - 19 harsh angels, and chief guardian of Hell - a mighty angel Malik. As follows from the words of the prophet, Heaven and Hell have already been created, but people will enter into them only after the Last Judgment. In Hell waiting torment fire, which is many times more painful earthly fire, drinks from ...

The History and Development of Trains

Someone once said that necessity is the mother of invention. The invention of the Maglev train is a clear support of the statement as its invention was triggered by the ever growing population and expanding residential estates. It has created a need for a new generation of affordable, reliable and cheap mode of transport (Lee, Kim and Lee, 2006).The innovators responded by creating Maglev, a train which on top of being fast and reliable, had exemplary features such as low maintenance, eco-friendly, compact and light weight. Maglev dates back to 1934, when the German’s Herman Kemper obtained the patent for its ...

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Elon Musk Elon Musk (full name: Elon Reeve Musk) is South African-born Canadian American businessman, space pioneer, and inventor. He is also the motivation for Tony Stark – Iron Man’s superhero. He emigrated to Canada when he was 17 years old and then moved to U.S. He is the CEO, CTO and chief designer of California-based Company, Space Exploration Technologies (popularly known as “SpaceX”); Chairman, CEO and chief product architect of Tesla Motors, and chairperson of SolarCity.

Personality Traits

Elon Musk has the fascination to explore and study new topics of interest. Ever since he was young his parents ...

Tesla Motors Incorporation is a company located in Silicon Valley. The company develops, produces, and sells electric vehicle powertrain elements and electric cars. In addition, the public company uses the symbol TSLA while trading on the NASDAQ stock exchange. Tesla Motors attained extensive attention by manufacturing the Tesla Roadster. This was the foremost complete electric sports car. The company has situated itself among the leading actors in America’s motor vehicle sector (Garcia-Valle and Lopes 33). This paper is a case study of Tesla Motors Incorporation and will look at the company’s objectives, customer scenario, Identifications of the nucleus of ...

Introduction

In the recent past, many scientists have provided evidence on how global warming that result from greenhouse gases may adversely affect the arctic regions (including tundra biome). These scientists argue that the excess abundant of greenhouse gases will cause global warming of the earth's climate in the near future. This global rise in temperature is more likely to damage the Antarctic and Arctic biome that than all other biome. This is because global warming is expected to shorten arctic tundra's winters and melt snow that covers permafrost. As a result of this, there will be flooding in many coastal areas. ...