A Systematic CEO Analysis for Elon Musk of Tesla Inc. EV Company

Abstract

Purpose: CEO analysis is a critical component in understanding the dynamics of leadership and its implications on company performance. CEO analysis will study the various attributes, achievements, and contributions as per various analysis frameworks including key performance indicators (KPI), SWOC analysis, ABCD analysis from various stakeholders' points of view, and the position of the CEO in the CEO Performance matrix for a CEO under consideration. This paper highlights the significance of exploring the career and leadership attributes of CEOs, with a specific focus on Elon Musk of Tesla.

Methodology: The paper uses exploratory research method. The required information are collected using many sources including company website, Google search engine, Google scholar search engine, and AI-driven GPTs as per the keywords chosen. These information are used to analyse, compare, evaluate, interpret, and create new information as per used analysis frameworks.

Results/Analysis: This exploratory research paper provides a comprehensive analysis of Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, with a focus on understanding his career trajectory, leadership style, and contributions to the company, industry, and society. The study employs various analysis frameworks, including SWOC, KPIs, and ABCD, to evaluate Musk's impact on Tesla's performance. Furthermore, the paper assesses Musk's leadership decisions through the lens of established leadership theories and explores his capability under the ten CEO Performance Areas (CEOPA).

Originality/Value: The study introduces a CEO performance matrix and Stakeholders Perception Index (SPI) to provide a holistic evaluation of Musk's position apart from SWOC, ABCD, KPI. The paper concludes with postulates on the future outlook of Musk and Tesla, offering suggestions based on the analysis.

Type of Paper: Exploratory research Case Study.