Year 12 IB Extended Essays 2018

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He allows communication between everyone, therefore cutting of the difficulty of the chains of command. This reduces any miscommunication or ‘Chinese whispers’ that slow down productivity and minimize errors in the company. Try relating oneself with their experience calling telecommunication companies or filing complaints. Although Musk makes this sound simple, the management of this technique must be strictly regulated. This process can easily lead to over-communication. If Musk and his directors gets an email from each of his employees daily, then it would be a disaster. Uncertain of the exact rules of Musk’s communication, there must be strict regulations based on the importance of the emails being sent. Otherwise, it would slow down productivity. If Musk’s method really works, then it is undoubtedly a key factor which contributes to SpaceX’s success.