Management of Strategic Change

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Executive Summary
The significant objective of the report is to analyze the scope of the smartphone industry as
one of the most booming sectors of communication in the world. The various aspects of this
industry have been discussed with respect to the global trends observed in this industry and
the changes that have taken place in this sector in terms of technology, customer
expectations and consumption patterns. The report further examines the key factors that
drive such changes in the industry and identifies the specific changes that can be observed.
Furthermore, such findings have been analyzed in the context of Apple Inc. along with and
evaluation of the leadership styles that have aided in such changes in the organizational
capacity. In conclusion, it has been mentioned how leadership styles play an important role
in determining the sustainability and success of organizational changes.

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Table of Contents
Introduction............................................................................................................................ 3
Section 1 (1000)..................................................................................................................... 3
Analysis of Smartphone industry........................................................................................3
Trends and Drivers of Change............................................................................................4
Key areas of Change.......................................................................................................... 6
Section 2................................................................................................................................ 7
Organizational Dynamics....................................................................................................7
Transformational Leadership Style and its Impact on Change............................................8
Transactional Leadership Style and its Impact on Changes...............................................9
Democratic Leadership Style and its Impact on Change....................................................9
Section 3.............................................................................................................................. 10
Sustainability of Changes.................................................................................................10
Impact of Leadership on Organizational Changes............................................................11
Conclusion........................................................................................................................... 12

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Introduction
The concept of strategic change management entails within its purview the ability of
business organizations to responsibly and carefully make certain required changes within
the scope of the organization. This process involves the management of changes in
business activities and procedures through a structured and thoughtful manner for the
purpose of meeting the objectives and goals of the organization. The smartphone industry
has observed a booming growth in the recent age of rapid globalization. This industry is
considered to be one of the fastest growing sectors in global communication. Apple Inc. is
one of the most recognized organizations in the smartphone industry with a vast global
customer base. The company is an American technology company with multinational
dimension. Apple Inc. specializes in the manufacture of computer software, consumer
electronics and other inline services, also involving its developing, designing and selling
(Apple.com 2019). The significant objective of the report is to provide an analysis of the
management of strategic changes in Apple Inc., which is a part of the smartphone industry.
Section 1
Analysis of Smartphone industry
The smartphone industry is one of the fastest developing industries in the
communication sector. This industry is involved in the design, development, manufacture
and selling of mobile phones and handsets. Technological developments and advancements
is a key aspect of this industry as the requirements and needs of the global customers is
changing rapidly (Cecere, Corrocher and Battaglia 2015). The ever-changing innovations
brought about in the smartphone industry is one of the key elements leading to the changes
in organizational activities and processes. Apart from the technological changes observed in
the products of the smartphone industry there have also been developments in the design
and quality of the products and services. The size, shape and bulkiness of the products have
undergone several changes leading to the development of sleek and easy to handle