Analysing a Leader: Tim Cook's Leadership Style and Practices

ANALYSING A LEADER

Executive summary
The concept of leadership is a success-critical aspect in business context. The current study
attempts to analyse the leadership styles of Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple Inc. Moreover, it also
determines the leadership practices Tim Cook follows in the global environment to create a
better impact in the market. The above evaluation is also followed by his strengths and
weaknesses. The ethical issue Cook has faced through his leadership directions has also been
discussed. Based on which a recommendation would be derived. Finally, the researcher wraps up
the discussion by way of concluding statements.
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Table of Contents
1.0 Introduction................................................................................................................................4
2.0 Leadership practice in global environment................................................................................5
3.0 Leadership theory and practices................................................................................................7
4.0 Suitability of its followed leadership practices..........................................................................8
5.0 Strengths and weaknesses of the leader...................................................................................10
6.0 Ethical issues in leadership......................................................................................................11
7.0 Recommendations....................................................................................................................12
8.0 Conclusion...............................................................................................................................13
References:....................................................................................................................................14
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1.0 Introduction
Leadership is considered one of the most important management functions that may facilitate
organisations to maximise internal efficiency and attain organisational goals (Nienaber &
Svensson, 2017). Hence, it is specifically imperative for an organisation to have effective and
knowledgeable leaders, who would have the competencies to communication organisational
policies to subordinates and letting the works to actually start. Renz (2016) stated that a leader’s
work is not only to supervise yet also to act as a guiding role for its team members. They are
required to evaluate the potentials, strengths and weakness of its team members and guide them
accordingly so that each one can work on their weak points and utilise strengths to maximum.
Therefore, leadership plays the most vital role in motivating subordinates and encouraging them
to give their best efforts while performing (Bolman & Deal, 2017). The present report aims to
evaluate the leadership styles of Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple Inc. It would determine the
leadership practices Tim Cook follows in the global environment, followed by his strengths and
weaknesses. The ethical issues Cook has faced through his leadership directions would be
discussed. Based on which a conclusion would be derived.
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