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Lamar Odom's examination of ethics and ethical decision-making in leadership

Leadership ethics by Lamar Odom that basically examines whether doing the right thing is enough in leadership. The author examines this issue given that the behavior of leaders has been one of the most intriguing issues in today's society and in order to provide insights on ethics in leadership.

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Leadership as a solution to patient safety failures in healthcare

There has been a looming and growing public realization in many countries that healthcare facilities are becoming dangerous places (Walshe & Shortell, 2004).

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Leadership and management systems in healthcare quality and safety

A recent study examined some theories of leadership to determine which type or types of leaders affect the quality of care (Firth-Cozens & Mowbray, 2001). The study found that the type of leadership produces stress or well-being of healthcare staff.

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Leadership and autonomy in the JASSM missile development program

The Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile Program (JASSM) will settle on a contractor for the missile within six months. The JASSM program will be a significant contributor to our national defense.

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Leadership strategies and organizational culture in criminal justice organizations

The criminal justice leadership strategies are also partly similar to business practices followed in commercial organizations. However, the difference in chain of command, organizational culture and theories applicable for criminology are unique.

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Leadership transformation at Walmart through stakeholder engagement

Many companies fail to meet the expectations of all of their stakeholders. Since there are a number of different stakeholders in any company (investors, customers, employees, etc.), it is possible to meet the needs of one or more groups while leaving out the needs of other groups.

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Leadership crisis and organizational decline in a nonprofit community service organization

The situation facing this organization is that it has experienced a lack of leadership and a lack of strategic direction. The problem is not just with the Executive Director. The ED has avoided taking direction from the Board for around ten years, but the Board has not yet fired the ED.

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Leadership and power dynamics in 12 Angry Men

It is clear that Juror 8 is the typical example of Expert Power. Expert Power is based on the idea that knowledge drives the power of the individual in an organization or a group (Merchant, Media n.a.).

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Michael A. Todman's leadership at Whirlpool Corporation

Michael A. Todman has a position of legal authority in the company as the president of Whirlpool. He exercises leadership not only through his official position with the company, but also in his symbolic role as being a visionary and global communicator.

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Leadership failures in Superintendent Wallace's school transportation crisis

What are the major leadership issues facing Superintendent Wallace -- were productive relationships with the community built?

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