Career Success vs. Career Failure The Cautionary Tale of...

Career Success vs. Career Failure: The Cautionary Tale Of Ron Johnson Introduction At the most fundamental level of career management and planning, Ron Johnson failed to realize that his own strengths in high-end retailing at Apple and the creation of aspirational retailing brands previously in his career didnt match the organizational needs and customer orientation at JC Penny. Successful leaders rely on self-awareness to keep the entire spectrum of their career plan synchronized to their life plan (Andolsen, 2008). After analyzing the failure of Ron Johnson attempting to operate JC Penny, it is clear he had now mission or value system of his own that was congruent with his new employer. He had no sense of mission to serve the lower-middle class and middle-class shoppers who are the backbone of the business. His advertisements that openly mock their passion for deals, because many of them are living paycheck to paycheck, shows that he has no idea who the customer is and doesnt care (Much, 2013). It also shows that to really succeed in retailing the brand has to li terally be part of the soul of the CEO, and this is why Steve Jobs was so successful at Apple and Ron Johnson such a complete failure at JC Penny (Economist, 2013). Without an internal compass or sense of purpose to serve the core customer base, Ron Johnson was doomed to failure, with his arrogance just accelerating it. Analysis of the Ron Johnson Failure WalMart has a mantra and passion built aroundShow MoreRelatedLibrary Management204752 Words   |  820 Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262 Conclusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265 12—Other Issues in Human Resource Management . . . 267 Human Resources Policies and Procedures . . . . . . . . . 268 Career Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269 Plateauing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272 Mentoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274 Health and SafetyRead MoreStephen P. Robbins Timothy A. Judge (2011) Organizational Behaviour 15th Edition New Jersey: Prentice Hall393164 Words   |  1573 PagesSummary and Implications for Managers 30 S A L Self-Assessment Library How Much Do I Know About Organizational Behavior? 4 Myth or Science? â€Å"Most Acts of Workplace Bullying Are Men Attacking Women† 12 An Ethical Choice Can You Learn from Failure? 24 glOBalization! Does National Culture Affect Organizational Practices? 30 Point/Counterpoint Lost in Translation? 31 Questions for Review 32 Experiential Exercise Workforce Diversity 32 Ethical Dilemma Jekyll and Hyde 33 Case Incident 1 â€Å"Lessons