On the contrary, the authors believed that old leaders could learn new tricks. ... To solve this problem, the author believed that setting ground rules are the leader's job. ... The author did a great job by pointing out the scientific origin of the leadership. ... On the other hand, the readers need more examples to illustrate the points that the authors pointed out in the book. ... "Great leadership works through the emotions."" ...

• Word Count: 737
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

But the authors want to substitute the buffalo analogy for the flock of geese. ... The authors realize from their own experiences that it is hard to give up the power and let others think on their own and help their company. ... I believe that this book is a great strength for businesses, schools, and the like. ... I believe that this book is a great strength for businesses, schools, and the like. ... As James and Ralph explain, mistakes are great feedback mechanisms. ...

• Word Count: 2302
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: High School

ARTICLE: "Leaders as Value Shapers," by Kevin Freiberg, Business Ethics Annual Editions 2002-2003, 2002, pp. 96-98 SUMMARY The course of a firm is directed through great leaders that understand that their capacities to shape values and educate through vivid, living, personal example. ... This is a great tool to judge what a leader values. 2. ... I disagree with this statement because I feel that there are more types of values than the author states. ...

• Word Count: 383
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

The author points out that many companies undergo forecasting activities that fail to add value to the overall forecast. ... The author goes on to describe a superior form of forecasting, the future value added approach. ... The article didn't go into great detail about things, but gave enough background information so that the reader had a general idea of how large Avon is and the problem it was facing. ... Through researching and training their employees in their new policies in inventory, transportation, and sales the Avon had great success in the advancement of their operations. ...

• Word Count: 1388
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The Language of Politics The author indicates that things have changed and so has the language in the organization. ... To be successful, a leader must be the "glue" of their organization that requires great strength of the character and set the example for those around them. ...

• Word Count: 659
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

But William Golding author of Lord of the Flies seems to have different meanings of a leader and three characters are good examples of his type of leader: Ralph, Jack, and Piggy. ... Does a leader have to be direct or straightforward or can a leader just be full of great ideas that have no voice to project them and turn these ideas into an actual thing. ... For instances, the colonies of Great Britain who had no voice until finally got fed up and declared war on there own people. ...

• Word Count: 913
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

MY ten important things Introduction There were a number of concepts discussed throughout the course of Principles of HRM that resonated with the author. ... Internally, mining companies have been seen as very poor at Human Resource Management (HRM), however the author believes that this is slowly changing. ... The ten points that were deemed the most important by the author are discussed in detail in this essay. ... Leadership without good management - harder than you might think Some books advocate that for a company to turn around, all it needs to do is find itself a great leader. ...

• Word Count: 3178
• Approx Pages: 13
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Some people will grow up to do great things and never know leadership and these men are just as important as the President or the Pope. ... Author Max DePree said in his book Leadership Is an Art, In the end, it is important to remember that we cannot become what we need to be, by remaining what we are. ...

• Word Count: 651
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

People's first day on the job as a leader are tough and wise because they have to show their team that they can really lead the team to a great success. ... Any leader cannot have a lazy day at work like teachers or authors. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

The author skillfully merges this timeless principle, along with a healthy dose of infectious humor, to create a classic. ... Tests are of great value to the employer especially when the employee is not gaining monetarily and does not realize that what he is doing is a test. ... I think I have strong interpersonal skills and I think that having these skills have made my internship a great success thus far. ... This has paid great dividends to me, as time went by and the people I worked for saw that I pu in a good effort into work they rewarded me by trusting me to do more taxing projects. ...

• Word Count: 1518
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

"Before asking others to sacrifice, first volunteer yourself. " (Author unknow, Wallstreet Journal, 2013, Leadership in a Crisis " How To Be a Leader)- that's a characteristic of a leader, selfless. ... Wouldn't it be great to take both of these management styles and combine them? ...

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The discussion is based on a number of viewpoints from different authors who will be clearly indicated and acknowledged. ... Usually, a great deal of research and development goes into producing innovations which have no guarantee of profitability. ...

• Word Count: 2238
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Abstract This dissertation is attempting to delve into the prevailing attitudes and employee engagement with Topaz South Dublin service stations. The importance of employee engagement is highlighted in relation to the concept of Human Capital Management. The data collection was based on a survey which was carried out by the CIPD (2006) on employee engagement in the UK. The research seeks to understand aspects of working life at the Topaz service stations within the South Dublin catchment area. Aspects such as meaningfulness of tasks within the role, aspects of feelings towards the role, indivi...

• Word Count: 9462
• Approx Pages: 38
• Grade Level: Undergraduate