Case Study: Elon Musk and Tesla’s Executive Leadership
Elon Musk is the co-founder and CEO of Tesla, an extremely successful electric vehicle and energy storage company. Elon Musk is an entrepreneur and Executive Leader.
Tesla has grown rapidly and become one of the most valuable EV global companies. Having said that Elon Musk’s leadership style is often the subject of controversy and criticism. He has been investigated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for securities fraud. He is often in the news for his recent acquisition of Twitter.
It can be argued that Elon Musk has led Tesla with a bold and innovative vision. Musk’s executive leadership style is characterized by a focus on innovation, a willingness to take risks, and a strong sense of mission. He has said that his goal is to accelerate the transition to sustainable energy and to help humanity become a “multi-planetary species.”
Despite all of his success, Musk’s leadership style has been criticized for being impulsive, unpredictable, and erratic. His tweets and public statements have often caused controversy and led to confusion among employees investors and stakeholders.
But, through all of this, Tesla has continued to grow under Musk’s leadership. Elon Musk is an interesting case study about the opportunities and challenges of bold, risky and innovative leadership. Musk’s leadership style is not without controversy, but it has also led to significant success and growth for Tesla.
ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:

1. Describe in detail Elon Musk’s Executive Leadership Style?
2. Please list five positive and five negative implications of this leadership style?
3. In your opinion, how can Elon Musk improve his Executive Leadership in the future?
4. What are the ethical implications of this case study?
5. Please list five concepts that you have learned in this course that apply to this case study.