This paper will consist of grammar, punctuation, and consistent thought (APA Format). This paper will analyze the company Beats by Dre and it’s leadership abilities before the 2014 Apple acquisition, discuss what caused the sale to Apple (was it leadership?). This paper will focus on leadership theories and definitions from the textbook (1st Reference) The Leadership Experience. (5th ed.) Draft, Richard L. (2011), which is attached. This paper should examine the organizational structure, identify a theory that the company identifies with and if the company is successful using their leadership skills or are they displaying poor leadership skills. This paper should make any leadership recommendations that would benefit the organization based on what was learned from the theory’s provided. This paper should be able to provide examples of the leadership style and include as many support mechanisms as possible.

This paper will be 8 pages and include an abstract page, highlighted thesis, table of contents, and works cited page. The page count does not include the cover page, table of contents, or the works cited page.