J.C. Penney and Ron Johnson: A Case of Failed Leadership

Investigate J.C. Penney and Ron Johnson: A Case of Failed Leadership and discuss lessons to be learned.

Summarize the case study presented by Harbin and Humphrey in the Journal of the International Academy for Case Studies. Discuss which leadership theory (or theories) best describes Ron Johnson’s leadership approach. Be sure to support your rationale with appropriate examples. Identify a leadership approach that would have proven to be more effective in resolving the issues. If you believe the approach(es) used are appropriate, please explain why, what challenges he had in implementing, and recommendations on how to properly apply the leadership state.