This case describes the leadership of the two initiatives (GE) Chief General Electric, officers: Jack Welch and Jeffrey Immelt. Under the leadership of Jack Welch, GE, one of the most admired companies in the world, began its transformation from an industrial conglomerate that focuses on services. Welch growth as management leader grew up as GE's share price rose. Many of the management practices of Welch were adopted by U.S. and global organizations. Although it changes as a result of excellent financial performance, over a long period of time, not all at GE agreed with his methods. Welch's departure in 2001 led to a sharp decline in stock prices GE. His successor, Jeffrey Immelt, took over the company days before the terrorist attacks in September 2001, and over the last several years of preparation company for its next stage of growth. "Hide
by Stewart Thornhill, Ken Mark Source: Richard Ivey School of Business Foundation 10 pages. Publication date: April 18, 2008. Prod. #: 908M09-PDF-ENG
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