Description: Elon Musk was at home in Los Angeles, struggling to maintain his composure. “This past year has been the most difficult and painful year of my career,” he said. “It was excruciating.”

Source: NYTimes.com

Date: Aug 16, 2018

Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/16/business/elon-musk-interview-tesla.html?rref=collection%2Fsectioncollection%2Fbusiness&action=click&contentCollection=business&region=rank&module=package&version=highlights&contentPlacement=1&pgtype=sectionfront

Questions for discussion:

• Summarize the issues facing the firm and its management.
• What do you think is going on?
• How should the board of directors deal with Elon Musk, in your opinion?