Leadership Styles and Apple's Success

This assignment analyzes different leadership styles by focusing on Apple Inc. It examines how Steve Jobs' leadership evolved over time, shifting from autocratic to democratic approaches. The analysis highlights how these shifts in leadership style impacted Apple's performance, illustrating the connection between leadership and organizational success.

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Introduction
Leaders are the authorities which help themselves and others in doing the right things.
The ability to stimulate the followers and the other group members within an organization has
been termed as the concept of leadership. The term is a broader concept which involves making
sound decisions, developing and expressing a clear vision of the team-mates establishment of the
attainable goals etc. The leaders are the personalities who are the authorized one and are also
held liable for directing, monitoring, controlling and supervising the team mates and the other
individuals within the business corporation (Speedupcareer 2017). The initiative is the key and
most fundamental component in any sort of association. The present and the eventual fate of the
association significantly rely on the sort of administration in which it is working. An effective
authority causes a business association to have long haul achievement impressions in the
business. There are few variables which have their essential part in creating effective authority.
At the point when there is nonappearance of these components in a business corporation then it
brings about imperfect leadership. There are a few issues and difficulties which are the result of
imperfect leadership. Leadership plays an integral part in the success and growth of any of the
business organization. The business entity can face issues in efficiency if the leaders are not
present. The aim of operating the business activities is the accomplishment of the organizational
objectives and targets and for doing the same the management of the human resource is required.
This management is expected to be done by the leaders (Cherry 2017). On the basis of the
survey, it has been noted that leadership style is the way an individual raises power for leading
the team mates and other employees in the business organization. A leader impacts his
subordinates with his administration capability. He acquires them under his control such a route,
to the point that they put in their earnest attempts to accomplish the objectives of the association.
Great pioneers dependably get great outcomes through their supporters. A pioneer builds up the
individual association with his adherents and tries to satisfy their necessities. Why does a human
gathering take after a specific individual? It can be said in answer to this inquiry since that
specific individual gives them security and the chances to win riches, gives them the privilege to
work and tries to comprehend their emotions. That is the reason individuals tail him
(Connectusfund 2017). A man who deals with the previously mentioned necessities of the
representatives, they eagerly acknowledge him. Thusly, they work with finish devotion and
eagerness. A pioneer can illuminate each kind of contention (worker's versus representatives and
workers versus manager) successfully under the heaviness of his impact. A pioneer dependably
permits his adherents the opportunity to express their perspectives. Leadership styles vary
according to the nature of followers. The most appropriate leadership style is made totally
dependent on the functions of leaders, the followers, and the conditions.
Questionnaire
Appendix 1
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Reflection: Democratic leadership style
On the basis of the personal analysis and evaluation, it has been observed by me that I
have a democratic leadership style (Technofunc 2017). This style has also been termed as the
participative style which means the team mates and the members will be allowed and involved in
the decision-making process. This style is well coordinated with my nature and personality and
has also aided me in a number of aspects. This style enables me and provides me with the
position where I have to decide who will be in the team and who all will be involved in the
decision making. On the basis of the studies executed from the other researchers, it has been
concluded that democratic leadership style is one of the best and most effective leadership styles
and which leads to an enhancement in the higher productivity. The democratic process has made
me focus towards equality in the group and also a free flow of ideas has been made possible and
this allows me to be on the lead and guidance can also be offered (Nahavandi, 2016). Moreover,
it allows me to provide opportunities to participate, share their ideas and thoughts freely and
discussion is encouraged. The below mentioned are the key characteristics which make a
democratic leader and also have been observed in my case too:
Characteristics of Democratic leadership style
I have been encouraging the team members for sharing the ideas and thoughts and after this also
I have been able to be in the lead position for making the decisions for the team (Kiboss and
Jemiryott, 2014). This style has made my team members feel more engaged in the process and
which makes them work with more dedication and interest and this in-turn will enhance personal
and team productivity (Hemlin et al., 2014). Moreover, a free flow of ideas and creativity has
been encouraged and for this, rewards are also offered by me at regular time intervals. The
following are some of the traits which have been developed while pursuing this leadership style,
such as intellectual honesty, courage, creativity, creativity, innovative. As a strong democratic
leader, I have been continuously inspiring trust among the team mates. My decisions are based
on morals and values. This form of leading people is known as participative management theory
(Komives and Wagner, 2016). Moreover, at sometimes I also motivate the team mates to fight
for becoming the team leaders and develop themselves in this area. Sometimes I also try to
delegate the tasks to the team mates and the subordinates with full responsibility so as to make
them feel accountable for the tasks done. This has also considered as one of the reasons which
bring an increase in the dedication level towards the work. The below mentioned are some of the
situations which will be working best or will be proven beneficial for me as a leader and I will be
proven more effective in my working. This leadership style will aid me best in the conditions
where my teammates are skilled and are having a will to share the creative ideas and thoughts.
Also, my team mates will feel valued when they will see that their opinions are solicited and
more if the opinions are utilized in any of the implementation of the plan or policy (Northouse,
2017). This will also encourage friendships and strong relationships will be built throughout the
organization. Before making a decision the opinions will be allowed and discussed and also the

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encouragement to creativity and level of engagement which will enhance the commitment level
of my team members.
Advantages of Democratic leadership style
The following are some of the benefits which have observed after the adoption of this leadership
style (Olesia, Namusonge and Iravo, 2014). Each and every business organization experiences
the issues due to office politics and also becomes a barrier in the path of growth and success. So
adoption of this style has made me capable of reducing the same. As all the team mates and other
employees are engaged and asked to contribute their ideas and creativity for completing a task
(Goleman, Boyatzis and McKee, 2013). This has also enabled me to reduce the communication
gap between me and the team members. As the team members are allowed to express their ideas
and also their feedbacks are considered as significant one. This makes them feel free and they
come directly to me for discussing their issues or problems if any. When I have started giving
importance to the employees, it has resulted in an increase in their dedication and interest in the
work. And this has developed positivity in the working environment (Underdahl, Walker and
Woehr, 2014). Moreover, I have been regularly encouraging and motivating the team mates for
the challenges and even help them in solving the same. There has been an increase in the right
vibes among the team and which has made the work more pleasurable. This leadership style has
made me involve the creativity of all the team mates all together in the same box and through
which I have reaped great benefits, in terms of personal and team level. The multinational
corporations also work on the same idea, in which every individual possesses some
characteristics which are utilized for a fulfillment of the organizational goals and objectives.
Motivating and inspiring the team mates and the other employees is one of the basic tasks which
have been done by me under this leadership style. Also, I make the team mates feel empowered
at the work as it has been based on performance. This has been appreciated by the majority of the
workers as this method of management provides them with security over their job with the
company (Hackman and Johnson, 2013). The solutions derived after adopting this theory
generally last long and a surety is also provided that they are reviewed for a continuous basis.
This also include drawing in colleagues, compelling procedures that will fit practically every
business will be kept up. Likewise, team member will be urged to function admirably with each
other, which is essential to each association. Democratic leadership has made me capable of
solving complex problems (Gilliam et al., 2017). This leadership has made me a pioneer, who is
normally astounding at taking care of complex issues, with the capacity to work cooperatively
with the team mates assembling an agreement of suppositions to address issues appropriately. It
likewise supports advancement, so answers for key and complex issues will be found. This style
will cultivate an inventive situation, by which empowering advancement and contribution among
colleagues will be done by me. For instance, creative experts ordinarily prevail under this kind of
authority because of the help encapsulated in it. This approach has also been considered as one
of the empirical reason which has made me to for a strong team. This has made my team

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members more supportive and strong. A sense of collaboration and honesty has been flourished;
everyone’s opinion has been offered an equal level of consideration.
Key areas required to be improved or disadvantages of democratic leadership style
As each concept has two phases one is positive and another one is negative, so same as that the
following are the disadvantages which have been experienced by me or the key areas which are
required to be improved for becoming more effective (Barsade and O’Neill, 2014). In some
cases, I have been encouraging some situations where individuals anticipate that their thought
will be actualized. In any case, just a single idea will be implemented, which implies that
sometimes, I will have to apologize and smooth things out with individuals whose thoughts were
not actualized. In some cases this process has also been proved time consuming and this will be
proven a barrier for the urged projects and can become an issue. According to this style, as a
leader I am supposed to consult each and every team member. This is a time consuming process
and also the decision making process will be delayed and can be long drawn. It has also
experienced that I have some times become indecisive in certain situations and this is specifically
during the times of crisis (Craig, Amernic and Tourish, 2014).

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Analysis of the 16 PFtest
The above presented is the personality test which has been conducted and segmented on the basis
of some factors which are considered as very much significant for a personality of an individual.
These all mentioned factors or the traits which re capable in determining the personality of an
individual. The various mentioned factors defines the different and distinct traits of an
individual.
Conclusion
In the above-executed reflection it has been concluded that democracy is the leadership
style which has been adopted by me for becoming a good leader. This leadership has been
proven very much beneficial in pursuing the tasks. This has also enhanced my skills and
capabilities and brought varied positive changes in me. Moreover, there is a number of
disadvantages which have been faced by due to the adoption of this leadership style. This
approach has been proven very much time consuming and which becomes a barrier for the
urgent tasks and also sometimes I have also experienced a delay in the decisions made. These are
some of the key areas which require improvement as being a leader.

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Appendix 1
The below presented is the questionnaire which has been made focused on the survey executed
on the leadership styles. The following are the scoring options which are required to be chosen
by the leaders
5- Strongly agree
4- Agree
3-Niether agrees nor disagrees
2-Disagree
1-Strongly disagree
A. What kind of leader am i?
 Democratic
 Autocratic
 Strategic
 Transformational

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 Cross-cultural
B. I possess the final decision making authority for the projects assigned to the team.
 5
 4
 3
 2
 1
C. I always try to consider the team mates while determining what to do and how to
do. (Answer in True or False).
 True
 False
D. Voting is done for any of the major decision to be made.
 5
 4
 3
 2
 1
E. I do not consider the suggestion of the team members as it is more time consuming.
 5
 4
 3
 2
 1
F. I consult and ask for ideas and inputs for upcoming projects.
 5
 4
 3
 2
 1
G. I guide my team members what has to be and how to the same.
 5
 4
 3
 2
 1
H. I tell the team members not to repeat the mistakes, if done.
 5
 4
 3

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 2
 1
Appendix 2
Apple is one of the biggest multinational corporation which deals in consumer
electronics, computer software and online services. The business corporation has been selected
as an example for the scenario. Apple was a successful corporation and is a well-established
brand name in the industry. On the basis of the research it has been observed that the business
entity was successful from 1976-1985, before the company almost failed in mid of 1990’s. Then
again the business entity gained enormous success and the reason was that it faltered. In other
words it can be termed as the company had a vision, the entity lost its vision and regained its
vision back. In mid-1990’s gateway the multinational corporations like Microsoft, Sun-
microsystems, and other corporations reportedly zeroed in on Apple as an acquisition target. Few
years later all the brands disappeared except Apple. The main reason of survival of the business
entity was Steve Jobs who learned how to adapt. He turned himself into a
democratic/participative leader and also started out as a charismatic/laissez-faire leader and after
that he turned into an autocratic leader and the company requested him to resign from the post.
After a gap of 10 years Steve jobs returned to the company. He has a combination of several
leadership styles and added democratic leadership style to his repertoire. Due to the adoption of
the democratic leadership, he hired other experienced leaders and entrusted them to excel. He
also motivated his lead designer Jonathon Ive, and mentored manufacturing expert.

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