Directions: In a 3 to 4-page paper please analyze the effectiveness of Jack Welch’s approach to leading change-making frequent and specific references to the texts and readings to support your assessment. Please address the following questions in your analysis.
1. How difficult a challenge did Welch face in 1981? How effectively did he take charge?
2. Describe some of the initiatives Welch launched in the late 80’s and early 90’s. What was he trying to achieve in the changes he put in motion during this period?
3. What is your evaluation of Welch’s approach to leading change (reference early readings to support your assertions).
4. Describe Welch’s own learning and personal evolution.
5. How important was Welch to GE’s success?
