UNLV Management Steve Jobs Management Style Questions

Can you help me answer these questions? 

1. How would you describe Steve Jobs’ management style?

2.Describe the impact of Steve Jobs on Apple. You may consider on the early years and later years. What were his pros/cons related to the company?

3.Discuss two positive or negative strategic directions taken by Apple executives (not named Jobs). Who made these decisions, why and what happed?

4.What, historically, have been Apple’s competitive advantage?

5.How did Apple’s vertical and horizontal integration strategy different relative to other personal computer companies?

6.What are the risks of pursuing a differentiation strategy in the commoditized industry?

7.How did focusing on a narrower PC product line support and differentiation strategy?

8.How sustainable is Apple’s competitive position in smartphone?

9.Why do you think Apple TV failed when it was first released?

10.What does the early introduction of Apple TV tell you about company leadership?

11.Describe how Tim Cook became the new CEO. What was his background and preparation to take over that role?

12.What experience did Tim Cook bring to Apple how might his leadership style compare that of Steve Jobs?

13.Describe the impact that a leader like Steve Jobs can have on a company. How can that influence be substituted or replicated?

14.If you were to replace a leader like Steve Jobs, would you try to become like that leader, or differentiate yourself to be something completely different? Why?