Ethics and Steve Jobs

Ethical, NO…..Successful, YES. Steve Jobs was not the most ethical leader in the workplace despite the many governmental actions he took to have donor registry developed within the state of California. Steve Jobs though very knowledgeable, aggressive, and successful he lacked in the care giving of his staff and employees. Jobs’ was predominantly focused on the business of Apple and his success as an individual. Regardless of the unethical actions taken against others Steve Jobs was well liked because of his success and leadership in the industry. Many times the actions behind closed doors of the office go unannounced or unrecognized all to promote the CEO or Executives of an organization. It isn’t until after the business decreases or fails, or there is an unfortunate departure or death that these facts of reality are exposed to the public.

Being an Acolyte myself I find it controversial to say that Steve Jobs was 100% unethical in the workplace. Often being aggressive and assertive comes across as being a dictator and uncaring towards employees. However this behavior also demonstrates involvement and care towards the company and the employees. Being an outsider looking in, it’s complicated to determine the true demeanor and intentions of Steve Jobs as well as the actions that took place in and outside of the office in regards to ethics. That being said it is easy to assume by ones own mind what they foresee Steve Jobs stand on ethics in the workplace were during his life. His success demonstrated his passion, and his inventions he couldn’t have possibly performed himself, therefore a part of me believes he may have had good intentions and was misunderstood. Rejecters’ on the other hand see his behavior as arrogant and bigheaded.