Blake Franzen discusses the growing areas of risk within the progressive automaker industry, of which Tesla and Elon Musk have become synonymous household names. As Tesla has grown, production goals have increased, and their customer base expanded, numerous allegations and control failures within the company have increased the levels of risk within the company.
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Understanding the Risks in the Indian Automobile Manufacturing Sector
Jyotsna Saxena discusses the history and current environment of the automobile-manufacturing sector in India. The analysis begins by providing the historical and cultural context necessary for identifying and understanding the key risks to the sector in both the public and private sectors. Building upon this knowledge, the author explores some of the potential solutions aimed at improving both domestic and international confidence in this key sector, which is a dominant contributor to the country’s economic output.
Read MoreWith a Nod and a Shrug: A Flawed Switch and Failures at General Motors and the National Highway Traffic and Safety Association
Kristine Tomasovic Nelson discusses the faulty ignition switch designed into General Motors’ vehicles that led to thirteen deaths and dozens of accidents.
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