Social Entrepreneurship Writings

 Tesla S.W.O.T Analysis Strengths: - Innovative - Leading Automotive Company. - Movement towards sustainability. - Great technology for electric cars. Weaknesses: - Struggle to keep up with high demand. - Need for large quantities of batteries. - Balance between quality and price. Opportunities: - Introducing a variety of vehicle options. (sedans, trucks, sports) - Manufacturing batteries at their own factories. - The new generation strongly believes in moving towards sustainability. Threats: - Competing companies are trying to make electric vehicles as well. - Creating new designs allows for a possibility for more defects. - Auto-pilot may have issues causing serious injury or death if it is not tested properly. 

 Progressive Business Key Points - Most people wouldn't rather live in a world where entrepreneurs couldn't care less about human welfare. - Progressive business is not a new idea. - Two separate goals, profit maximization and social responsibility. - "Profits above a "fair" level are an economic sin." - Shareholder value maximization vs Managerialism (the 1980s). - 'Managerial view' came in response to the New Deal (21st century). - Needed to build a "moral economy." - Social democracy  - "Social movements would be necessary if the goal is to raise the welfare of all citizens."