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Group development stages and facilitator responsibilities

Forming - the group first comes together and gets to know one another. Storming - vying for leadership and trial of the processes that will be used. Norming - reaching agreement on how the group is actually going to operate.

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Hobbes's social contract theory and the concentration of power

A cursory definition of power might quickly pose the argument that such is founded upon the strength of leadership.

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Government corruption and the media: the Watergate scandal

As globalization leads us towards a world economy, it becomes necessary to consider leadership in the world community. One of the most prevalent problems associated with leadership today is the problem of government corruption at every level of the spectrum.

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New product development in the Bank of Scotland's SAM vehicles

The factors for success in new product development range from large-scale macroeconomic considerations to specific organizational values and even individual leadership capabilities.

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Catherine Wallace's theory of women's spiritual growth at midlife

Women, Midlife, and Leadership. In Gleanings: Readings at the Intersection of Culture and Faith, Catherine Wallace suggests that several factors in contemporary society combine to make midlife a pivotal period in the lives of women today, much more so than in previous generations.

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Personal philosophy of participatory management in organizations

After the recent death of Steve Jobs, many people lionized Job's highly controlling but visionary leadership. Steve Jobs, they say, 'was' Apple and his aesthetic and technological style was infused throughout the company and in the design of all of its products.

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Repression and regional uprising: the Arab Spring in Tunisia and Egypt

The revolutions that took place in Arab countries in the spring of 2011 have shaken the leadership, the laws, and the politics of several states, including Tunisia, Egypt and Libya.

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Warren Buffett's transformation of Berkshire Hathaway into a conglomerate

Berkshire Hathaway is one of the most interesting cases of successful investments. Under the inspirational leadership of Warren Buffett, the company's evolution is a great object of study for both scholars and investors.

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Walmart's marketing strategy and competitive advantages in retail

Wal-Mart's history is an example of innovation, leadership and success in a company. It began as a single store in Rogers, Arkansas in 1962 and has become the world's largest retailer (Slater, 2003). Wal-Mart is often looked to as the industry trendsetter.

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AccuForm's corporate corruption and ethical challenges in foreign operations

Establishing a subsidiary in a foreign nation poses many challenges. Corporate leadership challenges can often be the most daunting to resolve. One a most challenging leadership challenges is that of ethical considerations and corporate corruption.

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