Jobs was at the center of all of Apple’s key decisions over the last decade and a half. Jez Frampton, group CEO of Interbrand says, “Now the worry is the organization has to rewire itself and learn how to make decisions on its own.” Should Apple become more participative, involving more managers and employees, or continue to use Jobs centralized approach to decision making, which was less participative and highly influenced by the founder and former CEO?

Jobs was at the center of all of Apple’s key decisions over the last decade and a half. Jez Frampton, group CEO of Interbrand says, “Now the worry is the organization has to rewire itself and learn how to make decisions on its own.” Should Apple become more participative, involving more managers and employees, or continue to use Jobs centralized approach to decision making, which was less participative and highly influenced by the founder and former CEO?

Management, Loose-Leaf Version

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ISBN:9781305969308

Author:Richard L. Daft

Publisher:Richard L. Daft

Chapter8: Strategy Formulation And Execution

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