Some would say that Steve Jobs‚ co-founder of Apple Computers Inc.‚ was an exceptional leader. However‚ there are many who would disagree with that statement. Jobs could define leadership in some aspects‚ yet he fell short in others. Jobs’ leadership style is difficult to pin down because his position fit very many styles. Steve Jobs co-founded Apple in 1976 and in 1984 he created the Macintosh‚ the first small computer with a graphic interface. Unfortunately in 1985 Jobs was forced to leave after
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Steve Jobs (born Steve Jobs‚ the full name of Steven Paul Jobs‚ Eng. Steven Paul Jobs; February 24‚ 1955 - October 5‚ 2011) - American entrepreneur‚ designer and inventor‚ has been widely recognized as a charismatic pioneer of the revolution in the field of personal computers [1] [2]. Co-founder‚ chairman and CEO‚ Apple. Co-founder and CEO studio Pixar. In the late 1970s‚ Jobs’ friend Steve Wozniak developed one of the first personal computers‚ has great commercial potential. Computer Apple II was
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com/sites/briancaulfield/2011/10/26/steve-jobs-bio-neither-insane-nor-great/ Steve Jobs Steve Jobs leadership style: a lesson for business or an inconvenient strategy? Table of Contents Who was Steve Jobs? 2 An addicted Perfectionist 2 Failing made him stronger. 3 An unique CEO 4 Steve Jobs insanity generated special and different abilities. 7 Conclusion 9 Bibliography 10 Who was Steve Jobs? If asked who Steve Jobs is‚ most people would be shocked. They would say: “Everyone knows who Steve Jobs is!”
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ASSESSMENT I – EXCELLENCE IN LEADERSHIP Steven Paul "Steve" Jobs (1955 – 2011) • American entrepreneur‚ marketer‚ and inventor‚ who was the co-founder‚ chairman‚ and CEO of Apple Inc. • Recognized as a charismatic pioneer of the personal computer revolution and for his influential career in the computer and consumer electronics fields‚ transforming “one industry after another‚ from computers and smartphones to music and movies”. • Co-founded and served as chief executive of
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Intro Some people say that Steve Jobs was not a nice person. Some people say that he was mean to his employees and had unrealistic expectations. What no one can argue is that Steve Jobs pushed his company to do some amazing things. In the following writing I will briefly discuss Steve Jobs‚ his leadership approach and how he used that to turn Apple into a powerhouse. Steve Jobs Steve Jobs cofounded Apple in his parents’ garage in 1976‚ was ousted in 1985
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Steven Paul "Steve" Jobs February 24‚ 1955 – October 5‚ 2011)[3][4] was an American entrepreneur‚[5] marketer‚[6] and inventor‚[7] who was the co-founder‚ chairman‚ and CEO of Apple Inc. Through Apple‚ he is widely recognized as a charismatic pioneer of the personal computer revolution[8][9] and for his influential career in the computer and consumer electronics fields‚ transforming "one industry after another‚ from computers and smart phones to music and movies".[10] Jobs also co-founded and served
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Steve Jobs-Apple Case 1. Steve Jobs had an extremely high interest in being in charge‚ so to start off with his leader-follower element‚ he most definitely settles in better on the leader end of the spectrum. Jobs was so far in the leadership end of the spectrum that he had actually been removed from his CEO position in 1985 for being unmanageable. Being one of the most charismatic leaders in the industry has helped him develop his leadership traits through his time with Apple‚ NeXT‚ and Pixar.
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CONTRASTING MANAGEMENT STYLE OF DELL AND GROVE Abstract Management style was examined in the manner two industry leaders run a company that competes against each other‚ Michael Dell‚ founder of Dell Computer Corporation and Andy Grove‚ co founder of Intel Corporation. (Krames‚ J.A. 2003). This paper studies both leaders’ unique contribution to the computer technology industry and the contrasted personal beliefs and leadership styles they exhibited on their way to success. Dell‘s high performance
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Steve Jobs 1955-2011 Chapter 1 Steve Jobs- 1955-2011 An era ends: Steve Jobs‚ rebel icon and merchant of cool‚ is dead Steve Jobs‚ innovator extraordinaire‚ who started up Apple Inc in a Silicon Valley garage and built it up into the world’s most innovative company‚ died on Wednesday. He was 56. Apple said in a brief statement: “We are deeply saddened to announce that Steve Jobs passed away today.” (Read Apple’s statement here.) “Steve’s brilliance‚ passion and energy were the source
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case focuses on Steve Jobs‚ current (and former) CEO of Apple Computer. The case describes how Apple is using the success of the iPod to reemerge as a serious competitor in the computer industry. Topics covered include creativity‚ personality‚ leadership‚ and motivation. Primary emphasis is placed on creativity by detailing how the iPod was developed with Steve Jobs at the forefront. Discussion could center on the three-component model of creativity and how it applies to Steve Jobs. For example‚
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