Genentech is a leading bio-tech firm in the Greater San Francisco area that is considered a pioneer in recombinant DNA technology.The company specializes in discovery, development, manufacture, and commercialization of medicines to treat patients with ser

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Genentech is a leading bio-tech firm in the Greater San Francisco area that is considered a pioneer in recombinant DNA technology.The company specializes in discovery, development, manufacture, and commercialization of medicines to treat patients with serious or life-threatening medical conditions. It was acquired in 2009 by the Roche Company for approximately $46.8 billion. However, that successful transaction may never have occurred were it not for the change leadership process employed by Senior Vice President Jennifer Cook just before the acquisition took place.

Analyze the case study and discuss the following:

Describe Genentech’s environment just prior to the change initiative being launched

Discuss what the change imperatives were

Describe Jennifer Cook’s leadership philosophy and whether it was appropriate given the circumstances

List the methods she use to facilitate change

Describe how the change initiative changed the culture Was it effective?

Assess Jennifer Cook’s overall leadership effectiveness in transforming the culture.

Support your paper with at least three (3) scholarly resources. In addition to these specified resources, other appropriate scholarly resources, including older articles, may be included.

Length: 5-7 pages not including title and reference pages.

Your report should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts presented in the course providing new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards