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Discipline and leadership in Patrick O'Brian's Master and Commander

It is clear from the beginning of the novel, Master & Commander, and especially from Jack Aubrey's first meetings with his crew, that discipline among shipmates and respect for superiors are essential qualities on a battle ship. In the light of the requirements of this setting, this is logical.

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Truett Cathy's leadership and philanthropic impact on Chick-fil-A

Mr. Cathy, founder of Chick Fil A, is a man who stands by his word and his beliefs and that is what has made him so successful. Consumers, like me, take pride in a company that has strong, family values and shows it. Consumers take pride in a man that has a strong faith in God and stands by that.

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Jack Welch's leadership philosophy and impact at General Electric

Jack Welch's own biography, "Jack -- Straight from the Gut," is the best material to reflect the example of leadership that Jack Welch represented during the 80s and chief of General Electrics.

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Management effectiveness and leadership characteristics across organizational levels

Throughout time, management has always been a top priority when it comes to business. There is however, questions that always seem to come to mind. What are the differences in management levels as well as how do they compare?

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Vega Industries: market leadership strategy for navigation light innovation

From its humble beginnings in the Porirua Harbor, Vega Industries has come to be the world's most reputed navigation lights manufacturer.

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Alexander the Great's leadership legacy and historical reputation

Alexander the Great was truly a great leader. He was descended from a long line of leaders, and his leadership was good and wise.

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Distinguishing between management and leadership in organizations

According to Michael Maccoby (2000), "Management is a function that must be exercised in any business, leadership is a relationship between leader and led that can energize an organization." Managers perform specific duties in their place of employment: their functions are clearly defined and their…

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Max De Pree's leadership philosophy of serving community through non-profit organizations

Max De Pree, author of Leading Without Power: Finding Hope in Serving Community, was the CEO of Herman Miller, the office furniture company, and had written two books before this one.

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Samuel J. Palmisano's leadership at IBM and Covey's theory

Covey's leadership theory. It will profile IBM leader Samuel J. Palmisano, including his leadership style and qualities that set him apart from other corporate leaders.

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Employee empowerment and leadership at Walt Disney World Resort Florida

Walt Disney Company -- WDC theme park and resort complex in Florida comprises of varied set of service and entertainment properties covering an area of 30,500 acres. An excess of 50,000 'cast members' or employees in Disney parlance provide services to more than 1, 00,000 guests daily.

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