Driving Innovative Changes

December 22, 2022

Driving Innovative Changes

Order Number	636738393092
Type of Project	ESSAY
Writer Level	PHD VERIFIED
Format	APA
Academic Sources	10
Page Count	3-12 PAGES

Instructions/Descriptions

Driving Innovative Changes

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READ THOROUGHLY THE TWO CASE STUDIES ATTACHED:

Leading Change -Why Transformation Efforts Fail by John P. Kotter (ATTACHED) &

Case- Ron Johnson: A Career in Retail by Narayandas, Margolis, Raffaelli (ATTACHED)

(Write this paper as if you are a consultant and you getting a consultant job depends on how well you can examine the leadership of Ron Johnson)

Critical Assignment Case Study Analysis Part 1 of 2

Introduction to Ron Johnson:

1. Summarize the case by highlighting Ron Johnson’s career trajectory. Describe his journey through his career with JC Penny, Target, & Apple.

Ron Johnson’s Past Experience:

2. Johnson at Target: Describe the characteristics of an innovative leader. (See attached article on innovation). Examine Johnson’s repositioning and re-branding at Target and how Johnson exhibited those innovative leader characteristics. How did he demonstrate an innovative approach at Target? Be very specific.

3. Johnson at Apple: Examine Johnson’s tenure at Apple and specifically his role in launching Apple stores. How did he demonstrate an innovative approach at Apple? Be very specific.

4. Fiscal Examination of Apple store launch:
At the end of the fiscal year 2001 (ending in September) company-wide sales were at $5.4 billion, down 49% over the year 2000. Retail sales were $19 million with a negative operating income of $21 million. After the launch of the initial iPod initially priced at $400, the retail stores did not break even after the first holiday shopping season. Refer to the last paragraph on page 6 for continued financials. After examining these financials discuss the implications of the data.

Discuss should have Apple closed their retail operations in 2003 after continued losses? -Why or why not?

Would you consider the retail operation to have turned out to be successful (by 2011)? Why? (The answer to this question is yes. Support this answer with the financial information in the case.)

Assignment Rubric Requirements:

Essay opens with thoughtful, concise synopsis of the case that accurately highlights Johnsons career trajectory. Including discussion of his role at Target, transition to Apple, and recruitment for JC Penney. The summary is insightful concise, and accurate.

Innovative Leadership is thoroughly defined according to the literature and required reading. Analysis of Johnson’s leadership and driving of change initiatives at Target is thoughtfully evaluated demonstrating clear understanding and utilization of the key theories and concepts related to innovation.

Analysis of Johnson’s leadership and driving of change initiatives at Apple is thoughtfully evaluated demonstrating clear understanding and utilization of the key theories and concepts related to innovation.

Complete analysis and assessment of the financial data included in the case related to Apple retail stores evidences and demonstrates clear understanding of financial calculations and implications.

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Driving Innovative Changes

RUBRIC

Excellent Quality

95-100%

Introduction

45-41 points

The context and relevance of the issue, as well as a clear description of the study aim, are presented. The history of searches is discussed.

Literature Support

91-84 points

The context and relevance of the issue, as well as a clear description of the study aim, are presented. The history of searches is discussed.

Methodology

58-53 points

With titles for each slide as well as bulleted sections to group relevant information as required, the content is well-organized. Excellent use of typeface, color, images, effects, and so on to improve readability and presenting content. The minimum length criterion of 10 slides/pages is reached.

Average Score

50-85%

40-38 points

More depth/information is required for the context and importance, otherwise the study detail will be unclear. There is no search history information supplied.

83-76 points

There is a review of important theoretical literature, however there is limited integration of research into problem-related ideas. The review is just partly focused and arranged. There is research that both supports and opposes. A summary of the material given is provided. The conclusion may or may not include a biblical integration.

52-49 points

The content is somewhat ordered, but there is no discernible organization. The use of typeface, color, graphics, effects, and so on may sometimes distract from the presenting substance. It is possible that the length criteria will not be reached.

Poor Quality

0-45%

37-1 points

The context and/or importance are lacking. There is no search history information supplied.

75-1 points

There has been an examination of relevant theoretical literature, but still no research concerning problem-related concepts has been synthesized. The review is just somewhat focused and organized. The provided overview of content does not include any supporting or opposing research. The conclusion has no scriptural references.

48-1 points

There is no logical or apparent organizational structure. There is no discernible logical sequence. The use of typeface, color, graphics, effects, and so on often detracts from the presenting substance. It is possible that the length criteria will not be reached.