BUS 499 – Week 2 Discussion – Company Background

BUS 499 – Week 2 Discussion – Company Background

Part 1 (chosen is Patagonia, Inc)

In last week’s discussion, you introduced your classmates to the company that you will use for your business consulting plan. This week you will continue to gather data on the company.

1. Where and how does the company operate? (e.g., headquarters location, store locations, number of employees working for the company, key internal executives in the company.)

In your assignments, you will focus on a challenge or opportunity for the company and connect it back to some of the main categories of study in your business program.

1. What area do you anticipate will be the focus of your consultation and how can you apply the knowledge and skills that you’ve obtained throughout your business program? (e.g., finance, operations, leadership, marketing, human resources [staffing], etc.)

Research Resources:

• Business Source Ultimate Database

These are tutorials/guides to help you efficiently use the Business Source Ultimate database.

• Company, Industry, and Market Research using Business Source UltimateLinks to an external site. (this resource will provide custom guidance for your research in this assignment)
• Business Source Ultimate Library Guide
• Library of Congress Research GuidesLinks to an external site.

Part 2

Provide a substantive response to one or more of your classmates. You are encouraged to ask questions to help each other in refining this part of your assignment. (Demetrie San.)

Hello Class and Professor

Telsa, Inc. operates globally, but its headquarters are located in Palo Alto, California, USA. Here’s a breakdown of its operations:

Headquarters:

• Telsa’s main headquarters is in Palo Alto, California.

Locations:

• Telsa has a significant presence in the United States, with numerous stores and service centers nationwide.
• Internationally, Telsa operates in many countries, including Canada, China, Germany, the UK, etc. They have Gigafactories in Nevada, New York, Shanghai, Berlin and Texas.

Store Locations:

• Tesla has over stores and galleries worldwide. These locations serve as showrooms where customers can view and test drive Telsa vehicles.

Number of Employees:

• As of recent reports, Telsa employs over 70,000 employees globally. This number includes employees in manufacturing, sales, service, and other corporate roles.

Key Internal Executives:

• Elon Musk: CEO and Product Architect
• Zachary Kirkhorn: CFO
• Drew Baglino: Senior Vice President of Powertrain and Energy Engineering

Telsa is known for its innovation in electric vehicles and energy solutions, constantly expanding its reach and influence in the global market.

Given my background and interests, I anticipate that my consultation focus might be on improving recruitment processes within Human Resources. I can apply my knowledge and skills in several ways:

1. Structured and Transparent processes: Drawing from my positive recruitment experience, I can help companies design structured and transparent recruitment processes that ensure clear communication and organization.
2. Communication and Engagement: Emphasize the importance of communication and engagement from interviewers to make candidates feel valued and confident. This can improve candidate experience and help attract top talent.
3. Economic Principles: Utilize my understanding of economic theories to analyze and optimize recruitment strategies, ensuring they are cost-effective and efficient.
4. Innovation and Adaptation: Encourage companies to innovate and adapt their HR practices to stay competitive and meet the evolving needs of the workforce.

By leveraging my analytical skills and resilient mindset, I can help companies navigate growth and adapt to change effectively, ensuring they attract and retain the best talent