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Assignment 3: Apple Computer Leadership Report
The 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:
Steve Jobs and Apple Inc.
--- link not working so just google steve jobs and apple. Please
use scholarly articles.
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.

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  • 1. Assignment 3: Apple Computer Leadership Report The 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: Steve Jobs and Apple Inc. --- link not working so just google steve jobs and apple. Please use scholarly articles. 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.
  • 2. 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.