This is a really good article from BusinessWeek. It is based on the current and ongoing investigations into possible “backdating” of share options at Apple, and specifically Steve Jobs part (or not) in it.
I am not at all sure what an operational “wonk” is so if you know then please let me know! I thought they demonstrated his value to the company from a shareholder perspective really well (the 9% “swing” as a result of the recent announcements that he was “cleared”.