. LEADERSHIP PURPOSE The purpose of this individual assignment is to identify how a range of leadership theories, approaches and perspectives apply to organisational settings (Learning Outcome 1) and evaluate certain contemporary issues that include global leadership and leadership and change in the context of the environment in which organisations operate (Learning Outcome 2). BACKGROUND The following is an extract of a message in relation to Steve Jobs passing away and implications for Apple’s leadership: With Steve Jobs Passing, Apple Looks to New Leadership By Ed Hardy, Brighthand Editor | Friday, October 21, 2011| 8766 Reads Apple's former CEO Steve Jobs was a hands-on leader, and with his recent death, many are wondering if the company he co-founded will continue with its string of very successful products. This has put a great deal of pressure on two men: Tim Cook, the new CEO, and Jonathan Ive, the Senior Vice-President for Industrial Design. Retrieved on 12 February 2014 from http://www.brighthand.com/default.asp?newsID=18302&news=Apple+Steve+Jobs+Tim+Cook+Jonathan+Ive REQUIRED Conduct secondary research into the organisation (Apple) and Steve Jobs' leadership in the context of the environment in which the organisation operated during his tenure. Submit an individual report that (1) demonstrates how a range of leadership theories, approaches and perspectives apply to the leadership style of Steve Jobs at Apple, from the time the organisation was founded until his death in 2011. Also, (2) include an evaluation of Steve Jobs leadership style during his time at Apple in the context of the contemporary leadership issues of global leadership and leading change. REPORT FORMAT Your report should contain the following sections: Marks 1. Executive Summary The executive summary allows your assessor to evaluate quickly the content of your paper, and judge if it addresses the issues identified in the assessment details. The executive summary should convey a complete and precise synopsis of the key aspects of the report. (estimated 250 words) 10 2. Introduction Identify the purpose of the report in the context of the asignment requirements, introduce the topics, the approach adopted and outline the report’s structure. (estimated 200 words) 10 3. Body Headings and sub-headings which reflect the contents of each section. Includes information on method of data collection (if applicable), addresses the requirements of the assignment in relation to the learning outcomes and relevant topics, outlines the findings of the report and discussion of findings in light of theory and practice. (estimated 1250 words) > it could be comparison between Steve Job or Cook > it could be the flow of transistion of the leadership style, the movement, what leadership you see in them? What happen to apple after the crisis. 50 4. Conclusion and Recommendations Summarise the main points made in the written work. Include an overall conclusion to the aspects required to be addressed for the assignment; an overall statement synthesising the strands of information dealt with and makes recommendations based on the assignment requirements and findings. (estimated 300 words) 15 5. References and Assignment Presentation • Adequate and correct APA (version 6) standard referencing. • Provision of a structured and well formatted document. • Logical, fluent, succint and correct (grammar and spelling) expression. 15 6. Appendices Information that supports your analysis but is not essential to its explanation. Total Marks 100 Before submitting please make sure that you perform a thorough check of grammar and spelling. Ensure that you have displayed conceptual thinking, used professional graphics and produced a business like report. REQUIRED Access information to assist in addressing the assignment requirements, via conducting secondary research. This information could, for example, be obtained from literature sources including the Library, Internet, company publications and news media. Sources obtained and used should be referenced using APA (version 6) referencing techniques.