Tesla Inc.’s Organizational Structure

Tesla, INC.
Tesla’s mission is to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy.
Every Tesla is designed to be the safest, quickest car in its class - with industry-leading safety, range and performance.
Founders: Martin Eberhard, Marc Tarpenning, Elon Musk, J. B. Straubel, Ian Wright.
Founded: July 1, 2003; 15 years ago

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
Tesla has a functional or U-form organizational structure. The unitary-form (U-form) structure uses organizational function as the main defining factor.
The following characteristics are significant in Tesla’s organizational structure:
- Function-based hierarchy (most important)
- Centralization
- Divisions

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