Steve JobsClassifying a Famous Icon

OutlineIntroduction: What did Steve Job do?

Is Jobs a hero?

Zimbardian analysis?

My Analysis

Conclusion

What did Steve Jobs do?Please try and list all of his accomplishments on

a piece of paper.

Founded Apple in 1976

Created the Macintosh in 1984

Founded Pixar in 1986

Founded Next Computers in 1988 after a problem with apple

imac 1998

Ipod 2001

Iphone 2007

Ipad 2010

But more specifically he…

Revolutionized the manufacturing of apples devices and others…

Using various different countries and systems..

Group WorkDo you think Steve Jobs can be considered a

Hero for his innovations in technology, business and science?

The Dark SideJobs never created better conditions for his

workers in China and other countries

Instead he his behind other industry standards and allowed inhumane conditions to persist

These practices where against national laws and against Apple’s own code of conduct

Many of these violations continue according to Prakash Sethi, Author at the Cargnegie Council of Ethics and affairs

The Dark SideApple uses it’s power to push people around,

and accomplish what it needs toLower prices on materialsLarger spaces and more workers Faster production and intense pressure on workers

This is not different than other companies in the industry. However, as industry leaders, Steve Jobs had the opportunity to create a better situation for all workers.

How is the money distributed when you buy an iphone?

What would Zimbardo Say?

Although Steve Jobs tried to make excellent products for customers, many of his decisions were not for others, but for personal satisfaction, and more profit. This shows Jobs is not motivated to help others,

nor was he ready to risk his personal safety

A Reluctant HeroWhen given the opportunity to help people in

need (his own workers), Steve Jobs was not able to sacrifice some of his income for othersAltruism is the trait of helping people just to help

them, for no benefit in returnSteve Jobs is not altruistic, but egotistical He only wanted to help people (the customer) in

order to receive praise, profit, publicity and recognition in the business or technological world

Philanthropy or not?Unlike Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg, Jobs did

not sign a “Giving Pledge.”

Steve Jobs philanthropy advisor commented:

“He’s gotten a lot of criticism for not giving away tons of money,” Vermilion said. “But I think it’s a bum rap. There’s only so many hours in a week, and he created so many incredible products. He really contributed to culture and society.”

Do you agree? Why or why not?

ConclusionSteve Jobs did a lot of amazing things in business and

technology

He revolutionized certain kinds of products and created a company or brand that everyone reveres

He did not try hard enough to improve conditions for his workers

We are unsure of how much money he gave to people who needed it more than him

We should be very careful when we discuss what leaders or important Icons do and how they should be perceived by the public.

Referenceshttp://www.wired.com/2011/10/steve-jobs-greate

st-achievements/

http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/publications/ethics_online/0068.html

http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/record-thin-on-steve-jobss-philanthropy/2011/10/06/gIQA3YKKRL_story.html