Foresight, Organization Policies and Management Strategies in Electric Vehicle Technology Advances at Tesla

Akakpo, A., Gyasi, E. A., Oduro, B. and Akpabot, S. (2018) Foresight, Organization Policies and Management Strategies in Electric Vehicle Technology Advances at Tesla. In: Schreiber, D. A. and Berge, Z. L. (eds.) Futures Thinking and Organizational Policy : Case Studies for Managing Rapid Change in Technology, Globalization and Workforce Diversity. United States: Palgrave Macmillan-US. pp. 57-69.

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Abstract:

The purpose of this case study is to highlight and explain Tesla’s management strategies, organizational policies and foresight approaches for implementing a pragmatic strategy for the future mass production of electric vehicles (EVs) at affordable prices. Due to changing technology, uncertainty and increasing global instability in business operations; and the alarming emission of carbon dioxide (CO2) into the atmosphere as a result of fossil fuel burning, which is responsible for the cause of climate change, greenhouse effect and global warming. Management at Tesla have developed an ambitious plan and strategy in respond to these challenges through long range battery technology that will enable production of high volume and low cost electric cars with no fumes, noise or dirt to millions.

Uncontrolled Keywords:

/dk/atira/pure/sustainabledevelopmentgoals/climate_action

Creators:

Akakpo, A., Gyasi, E. A., Oduro, B. and Akpabot, S.

Editors:

Schreiber, D. A. and Berge, Z. L.

Publisher:

Palgrave Macmillan-US

Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:

Faculties > Faculty of Business & Law > Business Systems & Operations

Date:

20 December 2018

Date Type:

Publication

Page Range:

pp. 57-69

Title of Book:

Futures Thinking and Organizational Policy : Case Studies for Managing Rapid Change in Technology, Globalization and Workforce Diversity

Number:

Place of Publication:

United States

Number of Pages:

273168

Language:

English

ISBN:

978-3-319-94922-2

Status:

Published / Disseminated

Refereed:

Yes