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OutlineIntroduction: What did Steve Job do?
Is Jobs a hero?
Zimbardian analysis?
My Analysis
Conclusion
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.
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.”
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