J.C. Penney and Ron Johnson: A Case of Failed Leadership: Lessons to Be Learned

Source:

Harbin, J. and Humphrey, P. (2015). J.C. Penney and Ron Johnson: A case of failed leadership: Lessons to be learned. Journal of the International Academy for Case Studies, 21(5), 95-101.

Using lessons gained in the course thus far, specifically the leadership theories presented, you will compos a 4-6 page paper (excluding title and reference page) addressing the following:

1. Summarize the case study
2. Discuss which leadership theory (or theories) best describes Ron Johnson’s leadership approach. Be sure to support your rationale with appropriate examples.
3. Identify a leadership approach that would have proven to be more effective in resolving the issues. If you believe the approach(es) used are appropriate, please explain why, what challenges he had in implementing, and recommendations how to properly apply the leadership state.

Additional guidance:

1. Do not forget your introduction and conclusion
2. An abstract is not required.
3. Double-space your work
4. Cite your sources
5. Remember, it is okay to use directly quoted material, but it should support your work and not replace it. Please keep directly quoted material to a minimum.