Chapter 4, Problem 4.14CS4

Explanation of Solution

Apple can be successful without Steve:

In one’s point of view, Apple company had shown that they can be successful without Steve. It has been approximately 6 years since his death and till now people continue to buy Apple products.

• When the company’s founder passed away, it causes the vast amount of insecurity and opposition between shareholders.
• Some shareholders lost their faith but some of them continues to support the Apple company.
• The primary goal of the founder is to construct the company strong enough where it can survive even after the death of the founder.

Therefore, some people might feel that Apple will not be able to maintain its success without its leadership and some people might feel that Apple will be capable of continuing to lead effectively without its leadership.

Jobs role and its response of his loss in Apple:

The role of Jobs in the Apple Company was extraordinary; because, Steve pulled company from the ruins and made them to become the top of market.

• Steve was the Apple Company’s chief innovator and his job had a very practical involvement in business...