Jack Welch's leadership aggressive, demanding and effective management style as articulated in his four (4) strategic initiatives namely:
Globalization by acquisition of foreign corporation and divestiture which in turn made GE earn global revenues which are three times higher than its domestic US sales.
Services Business reduce dependence on traditional industrial products; move away from providing 'goods' to providing 'service.'
Six Sigma ' opportunity for growth, increased profitability and individual employee's satisfaction
E-Business ' digitalizing the company and engaging into e-business.
Existing 4-layered organizational structure consisting of only the corporate staff departments and business divisions all reporting directly to the CEO.