Instruction
Read case study entitled "From Steve Jobs to Tim Cook-Apple" on page 23 in Lussier and Achua (2016).
In about a page, provide an introductory and background information of the case study, synthesize the case study, and summarize your understanding of the case study and its key findings.
Explain how each of the three elements of definition of leadership listed below applies to Tim Cook as Apple's leader.
Change
Leaders-Followers
People
Identify the leadership skills of Tim Cook that led to his and Apple's success. Which skill is his strongest?
Describe each of the three managerial leadership roles listed below and use your critical skills to analyze each of these roles and explain how they were played by Tim Cook as CEO of Apple. Which role was the most important? (See page 11 in Lussier and Achua (2015) for description of various managerial leadership roles).
Spokesperson Role
Entrepreneur
Leader Role
Negotiator
Can Tim Cook continue to grow Apple, or will it be like many other companies (like BlackBerry) that lose their competitive edge? Why or why not?
Prepare a 3- to 4-page paper (not including the required cover/title and reference pages and any appendices you may have) addressing your assignment requirements above.
Select at least three credible, peer-reviewed, scholarly sources (published within the last five years) from the CSU Global Library. These should be in addition to course textbooks, required or recommended readings, or lecture material that you decide to use.
Format your entire paper according to the CSU Global Writing Center (Links to an external site.) (Links to an external site.).
Be clear, concise, and focused. Be sure to properly organize your writing. After the title on page 2, include an introduction with a thesis and mapping for your paper. Include headings/subheadings for the body of your work (associated with each of the five numbered items noted above), a conclusion, list of references, and any appendices.