Writers Den

Apple Computer Company is one of
the most innovative technology companies to emerge in the last three decades.
Apple, Inc. is responsible for bringing to market such products as the
Macintosh computer and laptop, the iPod and iTunes, and most recently, the
iPhone. The success of the company can be traced primarily to a single
individual, the co-founder, Steven Jobs.

First, review the following case
study:

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Steve
Jobs and Apple, Inc.

Then, respond to the following:

·
Determine and
explain what type of leader Steve Jobs was.

·
Explain how his
vision and values were reflected in his leadership style.

·
Summarize the
initial challenges he faced when starting Apple. Specifically, address Jobs’
strategy and implementation.

·
Identify and explain
the drivers for change in the personal computer industry.

·
Discuss how Steve
Jobs used partnerships and collaboration.

·
Analyze Jobs’
approach to continuous process improvement.

·
Determine what
skills, ideas, and approaches might be useful in your own work/life situation.

Utilize at least two scholarly
sources.

Write a 3–5-page report in Word
format. Apply APA standards to the citation of sources. Use the following file
naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M1_A3.doc. For example, if your name is
John Smith, your document will be named SmithJ_M1_A3.doc.

Make sure you write in a clear,
concise, and organized manner; demonstrate ethical scholarship through accurate
representation and attribution of sources; and display accurate spelling,
grammar, and punctuation.

ByWednesday, April 6, 2016,
deliver your assignment to theM1: Assignment 3 Dropbox.

Finkle, T. A., & Mallin, M. L.
(2010). Steve Jobs and Apple, Inc.Journal of the International Academy for Case Studies, 16(7),
31–40. (ProQuest document ID 814791833)http://search.proquest.com.libproxy.edmc.edu/docview/814791833?accountid=34899

Assignment 3 Grading Criteria	Maximum Points
Determined the type of leader Steve Jobs was. Provided multiple details and examples along with scholarly resources.	12
Explained how Jobs’ vision and values were reflected in his leadership style. Utilized relevant examples and scholarly resources.	12
Summarized the initial challenges Jobs’ encountered when starting Apple. The summary specifically addressed Jobs’ strategy and implementation. Included multiple examples.	12