Steve Jobs - The Silicon Valley Pioneer
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Case Details: |
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LDEN018 |
For delivery in electronic format: Rs. 300;
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ThemesCorporate Social Responsibility
Themes
Great Leaders |
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16 Pages |
| Period |
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1976-2001 |
| Pub Date |
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2002 |
| Teaching Note |
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Not Available |
| Organization |
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Apple
Computers |
| Industry |
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Computers |
| Countries |
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USA |
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Abstract:
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The case examines in detail the leadership and entrepreneurial skills of Steve
Jobs, CEO of Apple Computers (a leading Information Technology company) and
Pixar (a leading US animation studio). Steve's role in shaping the computer
industry through Apple's revolutionary products and a few 'unconventional'
business practices has been explored in detail.
The case also discusses the
aspects of Steve's personality that were appreciated by many businessmen and
industry leaders. The ups and downs in Steve's career graph and the way in which
he overcame the obstacles are discussed in detail. Steve's departure from Apple
and his comeback have been explored in depth.
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Issues:
» Examine the advantages and disadvantages of adopting a 'pace setting
leadership style' and an 'authoritative leadership style' in shaping a company
and achieving success.
Contents:
Keywords:
leadership, entrepreneurial, skills, Steve Jobs, CEO, Apple
Computers, Information Technology, Pixar, US, , animation, studio, computer
industry, Apple, revolutionary products, unconventional, personality, industry
leaders, career graph, overcame, obstacles.
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