- Apple Computer has been lead most recently by Steve Jobs. Using peer-reviewed research and other reputable sources, detail the leadership practices this CEO has used to accomplish Apple’s business goals.
How has he maximized the organization’s performance through his leadership?
Does his leadership lend itself to sufficiently prepare his organization through succession planning?
As an organizational development consultant, recommend leadership action required to successfully steer this organization to a successful future.
Assignment Checklist
Evaluate Steve Jobs’ leadership style.
2. Highlight the recent leadership history at Apple.
3. Determine Apple’s business goals.
4. Assess the leadership practices Jobs has used to accomplish Apple’s business goals.
5. Evaluate his leadership practices in terms of maximizing the organization’s performance.
6. As a consultant, recommend leadership action required to accomplish Apple’s business goals and maximize their organizational performance for the future.