...Leadership and business performance Assignment of “a good leader influence a group of individuals to achieve a common goal and perform well, without having to watch over them” Word count: 2,927 Introduction Leadership is always considering as an important managerial topic because a good leader does not only able to guide behaviors from followers, but also leads individuals within an organization to achieve their common objectives (Morrill, 2010). The commonly accepted definition of leadership is contributed by David and Vince (2008, p2), who defined leadership as a person has “abilities of leading a group of people, and also has abilities of supporting group of people to achieve common objectives”. More specifically, Bass (1990) defines leadership as the ability to adapt the setting so everyone feels empowered to contribute creatively to solving the problems. The primary aim of this assignment is to critically discuss the topic of “a good leader influences a group of individuals to achieve a common goal and perform well, without having to watch over them.” In order to answer this question well, the author selects Steve Jobs as the leader, and then with reference to Apple Inc to discuss why a good leader as Jobs influences group of individuals without watching them. As an essay based assignment, the author organizes this paper in three main parts, including introduction, main body and conclusion. In introduction section, the definition and importance of leadership...
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...Discussion…………………………………………………………………….……7 Examining Apple Inc……………………………………………………….….…8 The Organizational Behavior (OB) of Apple Inc………………………….….....8 The Organizational Development (OD) of Apple Inc…………………….……..9 The Organizational Effectiveness (OE) of Apple Inc……………………………9 Effects of Conflict on the OB, OD, and OE of Apple Inc…………………...…..10 Benefits and Weaknesses of Motivation used by Apple Inc…………………..…11 Impact of Culture, Leadership Style and Motivational Style in the Firm………11 Recommendations………………………………………………………..………13 Conclusion…………………………………………………………………..……14 Bibliography…………………………………………………………………...…15 References………………………………………………………………...………17 THE IMPACT OF ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR ON ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EFFECTIVENESS Introduction Organizational behavior (OB) is the study of activity as well as the performance of an individual or as a group in an organization. It is concerned with examining human behavior in an environment of work and determining the impact of these human behaviors on the structure of job, communication, leadership and performance. It consists of two theories which show how firms view it, namely: internal perspective and external perspective. Internal perspective theory of organizational behavior embraces the idea of first understanding the personal values, feelings and thoughts of a person so as to apprehend the individual in a company environment. The conduct of an employee in an organization is primarily founded on the...
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...Rodriguez-Cuevas LDR/531 March 10th, 2012 Professor Miguel Rodriguez Carrasquillo Leadership: An Integrative Approach Leadership, as stated by Yukl (2010), is a multifaceted concept that has kept a passionate interest among its followers and people since it takes into account the characteristics of the leaders, followers and the surrounding environment. Also, in his work Yukl (2010) portrays the term as both a specialized role and a shared influence process. Although a definition for the term leadership does not exists Yukl defines it as the process of inspiring others to comprehend and agree about the objective of an organization, the tactics to be used to fulfill the mission and vision of the organization, and the process of assisting individual or collective efforts to achieve results for common objectives. According to Hector Torres-Perez (personal communication, February 25, 2012), most of the description of leadership in history derives from military, political, religious and social leaders that have been credited for or blamed for inspiring people to provoke important historical events. The process of shared influence Yukl (2010) describes, may be as fascinating as recognizing the strength and uniqueness of Apple’s organizational culture and understanding that such knowledge and ability to inspire others was inside Steve Jobs’ powerful mind, and intriguing as accepting...
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...Elexa Powell Unit 1 – Apple Case Analysis Strategic Human Resources Management GM520-01 December 6, 2011 Introduction Organizations experience changes throughout the course of business. Industries experience natural up’s and downs, it is the in between times that organization must focus its efforts to determine if the organization is headed in the right direction. Bliss (n.d.) believed that strategic management was the art of making plans and implementing the plans to exhibit long term profits for and organization. Analysis Apple Inc has experienced many industry highs and lowers from its inception over thirty years ago. In an industry that was previously unheard of Apple Inc forged its way to the top experiencing many setbacks, restructures and changes in leadership style and plan. Not all of the changes were beneficial for the organization but ultimately the organization was able to make adjustment and stabilize to become a household name (Yoffie, D. & Slind, M., 2008). Major Issue The major issues surrounding Apple Inc. history is the contrast leadership changes. With each change the new leader had a better way of doing business and many instances it was incorrect. One key component in strategic management is to understand the cause and affect of leadership decisions both long term and short term (Bliss, n.d.). The leadership team believed that sudden changes would bring immediate results when in fact it result in significant...
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...used in different situations: 7 Task number 02 8 2.1 8 Impacts of management and leadership theories on organization strategy: 8 2.2 9 Creating the leadership strategy that will support the organization structure: 9 Task number 03 11 3.1 11 Methods to review the leadership styles: 11 3.2 12 Plan for the development of future situations requiring leadership: 12 Task number 04 13 4.1 13 Plan the development of leadership skills for a specific requirement: 13 4.2 14 Methods use to plan the development of the leadership skills and their usefulness for the organization: 14 References: 15 1.1: LINK BETWEEN STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP IS FOLLOWING: Leadership is a skill which will involve motivating people towards the achievement of goals through a proper and positive way. This will involve to influence and inspire people and follow their leader so that they will act in his directions. (investopedia, n.d.). While Strategic management is concern with making, implementing and evaluating different decisions regarding the organization which will help the organization to achieve its goals and objectives for the success of the organization. (Kader, n.d.) Both the skills are very important for the managers of the company but they are different things as the strategic management is required of the achievement of goals and objectives of the organization by improving the internal controls, procedures,...
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...1. Introduction 1.1 Background of Apple Inc The corporate history of Apple Inc is considered as a history of passion (Schermerhorn 2010, p.438). It was begun by a pair of Stevens, i.e. Steven Wozniak and Steven Jobs together with Ronald Wayne, who combined their professional skills to create Apple Computer [1]on 1st April 1976 with the release of the Apple I, the first Apple computer, in the same year. Since the establishment, Apple has been focusing on the consumer electronics, computer software, and personal computers and the best-known products include Iphone, Ipad, Mac line of computers and other hardware and software products. And according one of the most recent brand study carried out by the global brands agency Millward Brown, Apple has overtaken Google as the world’s most valuable brand (Bbc.co.uk 2011). Figure 1 Steve Jobs and the most recent Iphone 4 in white Source: Yohe 2010 1.2 Industrial environment introduction As claimed by Hill and Jones (2008, p.100) that for the last 20 years, fast growth of the power of the computer has greatly attributed to the high extent of innovation and a turbulent environment in the personal computer industry. There are a number of players and potential entrants in the industry that drive up the competition and such fierce competition again is enhanced by the fast technological innovation resulting in the fact that no single company, no matter how large and power it is once, could maintain...
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...The leader whom I have chosen to discuss is a pioneer of our time and a major contributor to technology, Apple Inc., and Disney(R) is Steve Jobs. A person who proved that he was a born leader not made. He is one person who holds a great importance to millions of people all around the global. Steve Jobs never went to college but his leadership qualities are taught in all college’s around the word. He had his own taught process and can truly be said as unconventional leader. His trick was never found on the management course. It is because of his vision that Apple Inc., who had a 5 billion dollar market share in 2000, now has become 351 billion dollar today. This paper will look at the theories of leadership, and how they have been incorporated in to Steve Job's and Apple Inc. Ethics: - In general ethics are values and principles that distinguish right from wrong (Organizational Behavior, 2011). It has nothing to do with culturally acceptable norms. Every aspect of his company was ethical and this is one of the reasons, why his company has such a good market value. Steve Jobs saw to that for his company’s profit, the society is not affected. For instance- He has the highest approval rating from his employees for the chief executive post. Every employee was strictly warned for not playing politics. Self Competency: - A leader has to be competent enough to lead his organization. He is the one who represents his organization and should be dependent on others to...
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...revitalize an organization, thus bringing success to it? Leadership to an organization is rudder to a ship, without too much emphasizing on the importance of leadership, I agree that those in power need to step down for better leadership when necessary. If leaders are making big mistakes, they need to step down anytime necessary. But if current leaders are leading their organizations to make significant progress, they need to stay in power for the sake of their organizations’ continuous progress. New leaders can bring new ideas, innovation and other important resources to their organizations, which are important for the success of organizations. By the 1980s, Haier Group had debt of over CNY ¥1.4 million and suffered from dilapidated infrastructure, poor management, and lack of quality control. The company was on the verge of bankruptcy. Zhangruimin, the saver of Haier Group, introduced the sense of quality to its members by smashing 76 faulty refrigerators in front of everybody. The company started turning around in late 1980s with Zhangruimin’s disciplined management. As an avid reader of western and Japanese business, he brought Haier into international competition after cooperating with Germany Liebherr Group. This has been one of the most told stories where a new innovative leader saves an almost bankrupted company. Under some extreme circumstances, those in power might need to step down before the end of their due time. Chairman Mao held leadership from the establishment...
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...on the individual leadership characteristic and their contribution on leadership method. This thesis also proposes an educational approach of including the education of the societal and moral implications of leadership practices within a corporate in management engineering courses. Management engineering students that encounter leadership style across social sciences and humanities may be better equipped to participate in debates about how leadership style ought to be helping corporate communities. OBJECTIVE The objective of this case study is to gain a deeper understanding of the leadership manifestation that had been presented by the well-known late chief executive officer (CEO) of an American electronics multinational corporation (Apple Inc.), Steve Jobs. CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION Leadership has been a major part of human relations for as long as people have lived and worked together in groups or teams. Bass (1990) once described that leadership is a “universal phenomenon” and “the study of leadership is an ancient art”. Since more than hundred years ago, researchers have...
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...to meet company goals. Organization is getting a team together and assigning specific task to each individual to complete. Leading is a task performed by a manager who is a high performer who motivates and responds to employees on a professional level. Controlling is a way the manager can monitor and keep track of all performance levels and make changes as needed. All four functions of management are the key concepts to successful management. The five internal and external factors that have a great effect in the decision making process are as follows; globalization, technology, innovation, diversity, and ethics. The competition of business is always changing and managers must change the way they do business with people around the world. In this paper we will discuss the organization of Apple and how it uses strategic planning and organizational tools successfully to manage and market technology. We will discuss using examples of the five internal and external factors, and how they affect the functions of management in the organization of Apple. Globalization is the process of enabling financial and investment markets to operate worldwide. Some main factors of globalization are advances in transportation and high organization of telecommunications, including the rising of the internet. Globalization has caused increased results of population growth, cultural exchange, investments, and emergent economies. The process of globalization has affected Apple by international market...
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...Google and apple Leadership styles There are a number of different approaches, or 'styles' to leadership and management that are based on different assumptions and theories. The style that individuals use will be based on a combination of their beliefs, values and preferences, as well as the organizational culture and norms which will encourage some styles and discourage others. * Charismatic Leadership * Participative Leadership * Situational Leadership * Transactional Leadership * Transformational Leadership * The Quiet Leader * Servant Leadership Charismatic Leadership Disciplines > Leadership > Leadership styles > Charismatic Leadership Assumptions | Style | Discussion | See also Assumptions Charm and grace are all that is needed to create followers. Self-belief is a fundamental need of leaders. People follow others that they personally admire. Style The Charismatic Leader gathers followers through dint of personality and charm, rather than any form of external power or authority. The searchlight of attention It is interesting to watch a Charismatic Leader 'working the room' as they move from person to person. They pay much attention to the person they are talking to at any one moment, making that person feel like they are, for that time, the most important person in the world. Charismatic Leaders pay a great deal of attention in scanning and reading their environment, and are good at picking up the moods and...
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...Why use cases? 3. Is there an analysis framework to follow? 4. Case Analysis Model a. Problem Identification b. Environmental Analysis c. Creative/Practical Strategic Alternatives d. Decision Criteria e. Select Appropriate Alternative/New Strategy(s) f. Develop an implementation plan 5. Evaluate the results 1|P age 14 1. What is a business case? A business case is a “story” or “narrative” describing a problem or problems in an organization. The organization can be a profit, not-for-profit, or public sector organization. All organizations experience business problems which management must solve. Cases have been written on such organizations as Apple, Microsoft, Y.M.C.A and Royal Bank. Examples of cases are end of each chapter of your text. The “story” or “narrative” often contains additional information which gives insights into the causes of the problems. Sometimes, the case will actually propose possible alternative solutions to solving the problem. Many cases are written from the viewpoint of the manager/leader that recognizes the problem and is under pressure to find a solution. 2. Why use cases? At the JR Shaw School of Business, we take an applied approach to learning. As a student, you learn concepts/models and theories that are simplified representations of the “real world”. While it is not possible to illustrate real world issues, models are realistic in giving insights into what is actually occurring in the workplace. They are a valuable...
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...April 9, 2012 Visionary and Enduring Companies Jerry Porras’ video about leadership and vision was thought provoking. The last few years of my college education; I’ve learned that there are many different philosophies, theories and leadership models or styles that you should follow to be a great leader. So I thought that this was another motivational speech that would rally your thoughts and give you the drive or foresight to be the best leader. Instead he made me think and I answered the simple basic questions he posed. When Porras talked about leadership, he asked simple questions, as a leader where do you see yourself or the world in the future, and how does it affect the way you lead? Porras’ co-wrote a book called “Built to Last” which studied the fundamental differences about visionary companies and how they differ from other companies. A visionary company is a company that had or has a significant impact on the world. It is also a company that is widely admired by its peers and that it has a long track record of success. It also has multiple generations of leaders, product growth and a successful industry cycle. An enduring company is defined as a company that is thriving and doing well for at least a period of ten years. Porras talked about companies who in the beginning where small, then grew to medium and continued to grow. These companies had to endure the pain of ups and downs and turbulent times but in the long run they remained...
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...The Implementation of Effective Organisational Change: Apple Inc. Simon Karuku Freelancing Table of contents Introduction…………………………………………………………………………………..4 SWOT Analysis ……………………………………...…………………………………… 5 i) Internal environment: Strengths……………………………………………………………..5 Ii) Internal Analysis: Weakness………………………………………………………………..5 iii) External Environment: Opportunities……………………………………………………....6 iv) External Environment: Threats……………………………………………………………..6 PESTL Analysis………………………………………………………………………………...7 i) Political factor analysis……………………………………………………………..7 ii) Economic factor analysis……………………………………………………………8 iii) Social factor analysis………………………………………………………………...8 iv) Technological factor analysis………………………………………………………..9 v) Environmental factor analysis………………………………………………………..9 vi) Legal factor analysis…………………………………………………………………10 Strategies used by Apple…………………………………………………………………………10 i) Diversification…..……………………………………………………………………10 ii) Research and Development…………………………………………………………..11 1. Brand positioning strategy………………………………………………………12 2. Product positioning strategy……………………………………………………..13 3. Pricing strategy…………………………………………………………………..14 Key Principles of Change Management needed by an organization……………………………14 1. Effective leadership……………………………………………………………..15 2. Effective Management…………………………………………………………..15 3. Stakeholder, Ethics and Governance…………………………………………….16 References……………………………………………………………………………18 List...
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...Strategic Management Strategic Human Resources Management June 18, 2013 Introduction What is strategic management and why is it critical to the success of an organization in meeting its goals and mission? Strategic Management is essential for the success of any business. It is critical for any organization to properly plan and implement that plan that will align the organization’s strategy to key objectives. In a nutshell, strategic management can be defined as the process where an organization performs an analysis on what needs to happen in order to achieve and meet the objectives of the organization (Mello, 2011). In other words, it is the process utilized by top management in order to align the organization to the environment. The process of strategic management includes the organization’s mission statement, an analysis of the environment, the organization’s self-assessment, setting goals and objectives, and setting a strategy (Mello, 2012). Apple Inc. is a great example as to why strategic planning is critical for the success of any organization. Background What started at a family garage by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, is now a multibillion-dollar corporation. Back in the late 70s, Jobs and Wozniak built the very first Apple, a computer circuit board named Apple I. After several months, they sold 200 of them. Shortly after that, Jobs and Wozniak partnered with Mike Markkula, a 33 year old retired millionaire. Together with Markkula as the businessman and Wozniak...
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