I concurred with you Ariella. Cook might bring in management style distinct to what shareholders have used to in the past and besides, he may even surpass Steve Jobs's record performances.
In long term run, i don’t think the resignation of Job can hurt Apple. Apple had created an enough space in market and they can survive with their brand name atleast for next 2-3 years. Meantime the new CEO can act smartly for building a good team with good vision and mission for the futuristic growth of the company.
I'm sure the company can thrive under new leadership. But it is human nature to fear change. Think of the adage "Better the devil you know than the one you don't," which reflects the belief that it is better to maintain the status quo than venture into something else -- even when the status quo leaves much to be desired. But in reality, you cannot stay still. You have to be willing to change if you are to progress and adapt to the times.
That's just the thing. Everyone is so enamored with Steve. Steve is GONE (not completely but from a strategic day-to-day standpoint). So now it is time for Tim to let his own legacy be created, NOT continue Steve's. No successful CEO tries to live in the shoes of his predecessor, he must forge his own path and make of it what he can, OR someone else will.
@Mario8a, I believe the same! The stock market loss for Apple will only be temporary. Once the stakeholders get used to Cook being in charge and the products are still competitive, this one too will pass.
You may be right, but this will certainly be time playing game. In the same vein, this will determine how Tim Cook able to combine and successfuly drive Steve's legacy with own style of management.
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