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  • Vermeer - Seventeenth-Century Art Writing Assignment

    Vermeer - Seventeenth-Century Art Writing Assignment

    Seventeenth-Century Art Writing Assignment Jan Vermeer’s career spread over a century of great change- in art, technology, and social customs. In art, subject matter ceased to be the most important component of great paintings. This allowed artists to discover how to appreciate and portray the sheer beauty of the world. One of the greatest of these masters was Jan Vermeer, born a generation after Rembrandt. Vermeer did not paint many pictures in his life, and

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    Essay Length: 651 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: November 12, 2009 By: Max
  • What Are the Principal Distinctions Between Transactional and Transformational Leadership?

    What Are the Principal Distinctions Between Transactional and Transformational Leadership?

    What are the Principal distinctions between transactional and transformational leadership? Transactional Leaders 1. Transactional leaders motivate their followers in the direction of established goals by also clarifying role and task requirement (OB: Robbins &Judge pg437) 2.Transactional leadership is based on a transaction or exchange of something of value the leader possesses or controls that the follower wants in return for his/her services.e.g job for votes or subsidies for campaign contributions 3. Transactional style is precisely

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    Essay Length: 1,560 Words / 7 Pages
    Submitted: November 12, 2009 By: Mike
  • Management and Leadership Paper

    Management and Leadership Paper

    Controlling is a function of management that really brings the whole company together. Controlling is defined as any mechanical (or others) system used to keep one or more variable parameters constant, or within specified bounds (Wikipedia, 2008)... The process of controlling is very important aspect of Wal-Mart’s goal of maintaining ethical accounting practices. The most important part of the control mechanism is Wal-Mart accounting and the way it’s practiced everyday at the store level and

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    Essay Length: 714 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: November 13, 2009 By: regina
  • Leadership Vs Management

    Leadership Vs Management

    Leadership vs. Management The biggest difference between managers and leaders is the way they motivate the people who work or follow them, and this sets the tone for most other aspects of what they do. Many people, by the way, are both. They have management jobs, but they realize that you cannot buy hearts, especially to follow them down a difficult path, and so act as leaders too. Managers have subordinates By definition, managers have

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    Essay Length: 2,810 Words / 12 Pages
    Submitted: November 13, 2009 By: Max
  • Why Did American Nativist Groups Oppose Free, Unrestricted Immigration in the Late Nineteenth and Early Twentieth Centuries?

    Why Did American Nativist Groups Oppose Free, Unrestricted Immigration in the Late Nineteenth and Early Twentieth Centuries?

    “Why did American nativist groups oppose free, unrestricted immigration in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries”? The Untied States of America is commonly labeled or thought of as the melting pot of the world where diverse groups of people flock to in order to better their current lives. In our countries history this has proven to primarily be our way of living and how the people as a nation view immigration. However, in the

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    Essay Length: 624 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: November 13, 2009 By: Jon
  • Management Leadership

    Management Leadership

    Writings by Sun Tzu on military leadership, Plato’s and Aristotle’s (Plato’s “intellectual competitor” and student) work questioning �who should rule us’, philosophy by Castiglione and others work jointly summarise classical leadership. In order to capture what can be said of today’s leadership with regard to classical writings on leadership one must question whether leadership is a changing phenomena over time or rather, whether there is a single “best” leadership style that suits all leaders in

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    Essay Length: 1,100 Words / 5 Pages
    Submitted: November 14, 2009 By: Mike
  • Rise of Us to Power During the 20th Century

    Rise of Us to Power During the 20th Century

    The U.S. Rise There were many factors that contributed to the United States’ rise and roles as a world power during the early 20th century. Presidential policies during this time period were the foundation of the U.S.’s role as a world power. The conflict in the Philippines was evidence of the U.S.’s ability to crush uprising and control a territory. The Spanish-American War demonstrates the U.S.’s role as a world power. Although the U.S.

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    Essay Length: 457 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: November 14, 2009 By: Artur
  • Leadership in Business and Countries

    Leadership in Business and Countries

    Leadership in Business and of Countries Successful leaders of countries and in business believe in principle and process. They take the time to listen, imagine and investigate numerous alternatives. With the others’ involvement they forge creative solutions to difficult problems. They challenge their people to stretch, go beyond their previous boundaries and think outside the box. Successful leaders feed off their employees and allow their employees to feed off of them. They give credit where

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    Essay Length: 354 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: November 15, 2009 By: Victor
  • Women and Work in the 19th Century

    Women and Work in the 19th Century

    During the 19th century, change was in the air. Industrialization, involving the movement of labor and resources away from agriculture and toward manufacturing and commercial industries, was in progress. As a result, thousands of women were moving from the domestic life to the industrial world. During the 19th century, the family economy was replaced by a new patriarchy which saw women moving from the small, safe world of family workshops or home-based businesses to larger

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    Essay Length: 902 Words / 4 Pages
    Submitted: November 15, 2009 By: July
  • Leadership

    Leadership

    What can we say about leadership? Leadership is a concept, way of life, and aspect of continuous evolution. Trying to narrow down or pinpoint an exact definition to be applied to this term is non-existent. Rather you can only apply certain aspects of this term to better understand it. The area which I will go into is “how situational leadership coincides with empathy as far as generating a successful or non-successful leader.” First let

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    Essay Length: 1,873 Words / 8 Pages
    Submitted: November 15, 2009 By: Fatih
  • Management Vs Leadership

    Management Vs Leadership

    Management vs. Leadership Brandon Aguchak MGT 330 Management: Theory, Practice, and Application Management vs. Leadership Introduction Presently many of us have learned that managers are primarily administrators who have learned to write business plans, utilize their resources and keep track of progress. We must learn that we are not limited by job title, and that means we can utilize our management skills in any position that we are in. We must also know that we

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    Essay Length: 255 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: November 15, 2009 By: Steve
  • 19th Century Thaetre

    19th Century Thaetre

    Richard Wagner was an innovator who injected theatre with the contemporary trend toward realism, calling for many changes to take place in the theatre world. Wagner is probably best known for his concept of a new type of theatre structure--the festival theatre. He designed the structure to fulfill his ambition of a classless theatre. Famous throughout the world, the architectural design of the festival was fan-shaped, making all seats equal in sight lines, as well

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    Essay Length: 605 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: November 15, 2009 By: regina
  • Management and Leadership

    Management and Leadership

    Management and Leadership Leader v. Manager The difference between leadership and management is very distinctive with complementary systems of achievement. Both have it's own function and unique characteristics. Given the fact that leadership involves the influence by one person over the activity of others, the quality of leadership exhibited by an individual in a supervisor roll is a critical element of success of an organization. Together these components are necessary for the success in a

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    Essay Length: 281 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: November 15, 2009 By: Jon
  • To What Extent Was Late Nineteenth-Century and Early Twentieth-Century United States Expansionism a Continuation of Past United States Expansionism and to What Extent Was It a Departure?

    To What Extent Was Late Nineteenth-Century and Early Twentieth-Century United States Expansionism a Continuation of Past United States Expansionism and to What Extent Was It a Departure?

    There were many similarities in the United State’s expansion during the late nineteenth/twentieth century compared to the beginning of the United States early expanding. Among similarities of expansion include the way they did; force (war), purchases, benefits of resources, also the reasoning of God’s will. Differences though were mainly for expanding, as well as where they tried to expand. One of the continuations, was the idea that God had given us this divine right

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    Submitted: November 15, 2009 By: Mike
  • Leadership

    Leadership

    Leadership and management are terms that are often used interchangeably. It is important to note that these terms are not synonyms, and in fact, have entirely different meanings. The importance of this point lies in the application of the concepts behind the terms and how they apply to running a business. Understanding the difference between leadership and management and how and when to utilize such abilities is critical to building and maintaining a successful organization.

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    Essay Length: 708 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: November 16, 2009 By: Jon
  • Patriotism Throughout the Centuries

    Patriotism Throughout the Centuries

    Throughout history, patriotism is an attitude that greatly impacts the success of a nation. Patriotism is sparked amongst the most successful countries because its citizens demonstrate complete support and devotion to its principles and beliefs. The love and devotion which patriotism achieves for a nation is especially apparent in America today, because of the recent hardships it has suffered. However, such patriotism can be traced back to the most ancient times, years before the Common

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    Essay Length: 396 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: November 16, 2009 By: Mike
  • School Leadership Dilemma

    School Leadership Dilemma

    An ethical dilemma is a situation that will often involve an apparent conflict between moral imperatives, in which to obey one would result in transgressing another. It emerges in a conflict between at least two values which requires different responses. Ethical leadership requires leaders to mature as their primary concern is the acquisition of the virtue not just technique and character. The ethical dilemma discussion in question comes from the interview with the principal of

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    Essay Length: 384 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: November 16, 2009 By: Top
  • Mba 520 - Leadership and Change Management Research

    Mba 520 - Leadership and Change Management Research

    Leadership and Change Management Research MBA/520 Transformational Leadership February 28, 2008 Leadership and Change Management Research The learning organization proactively creates, acquires, and transfers knowledge and that changes behavior on the basis of new knowledge and insights. Learning organizations actively try to infuse their organizations with new ideas and information. This is accomplished by constantly scanning external environments, hiring new talent and expertise when needed, and by devoting significant resources to train and develop their

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    Essay Length: 2,745 Words / 11 Pages
    Submitted: November 16, 2009 By: Vika
  • Narrative Personal Essay - 21st July

    Narrative Personal Essay - 21st July

    My birthday fell on the 21st of July, but it was only the 18th. My parents were out of town, so this had to be the weekend I threw a huge birthday bash. I made up flyers, 50 of them, and my neighbors didn't seem to mind too much, so things seemed to be set. I took the 16th and 17th off of work so I could get anything of value safely locked away in

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    Essay Length: 658 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: November 16, 2009 By: Yan
  • Individual Leadership Self-Assessment Project

    Individual Leadership Self-Assessment Project

    Reframing My Leadership Performance Dr. Kenneth Allard’s Conceptual Foundations of Management course has improved my performance as a manager and future as a leader. I have learned the distinction between managers and leaders and what skills are required to fulfill each position. As a result of this course, I have made plans to continue my development as both a great manager and leader. The lectures and assignments in this course have already affected my management

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    Essay Length: 1,545 Words / 7 Pages
    Submitted: November 16, 2009 By: Kevin
  • Leadership

    Leadership

    As the world progress different leaders are needed to handle our daily situations and look for our future. Most of the leaders discussed during class are successful for their character, inspiration, and their vision to change the future towards the better. All jobs require a leader, however a leader in one industry may not be successful in another. For example, place Hitler or Hassan Nasrallah to be the president of the US. I am certain

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    Essay Length: 616 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: November 17, 2009 By: regina
  • Leadership

    Leadership

    QUESTIONS FOR CRITICAL THINKING 1. Review trait theories in the context of the “nature vs. nurture” debate. Answer – Proponents of trait theories believe that a leader is “born.” They often describe leaders in terms of their personal characteristics, such as “charismatic” and “driven.” Behaviorists believe leadership can be taught, or nurtured, by providing the necessary skills to an individual to be an effective leader. 2. If you were a manager, how would you assess

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    Submitted: November 17, 2009 By: Jon
  • How and Why Did China Lose Its Position as a World Leader During the 19th Century?

    How and Why Did China Lose Its Position as a World Leader During the 19th Century?

    Before the 1800s, China was a super power before the time the Europeans came to their country. They comprehended further more about the world than the Europeans did, and had already started trading there. China had the largest known market in the world at the time, selling all sorts of exquisite products. This meant that China was home to one of the major economies on the planet. But it was even the smallest of things

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    Essay Length: 607 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: November 17, 2009 By: Kevin
  • Value Centered Leadership

    Value Centered Leadership

    Work in most police departments today follows the philosophy of Frederick Winslow Taylor, who proposed that systemizing efficiency should be the primary focus of organizational managers. Writing in 1911 Taylor declared: “In the past, man was first. In the future, the system will be first.” Thus, Taylor’s “scientific management” system was launched, turning the worker into a mere gear in the system, a disposable human tool, a worker-for-hire, a wage slave. Unfortunately, Taylor’s “assembly-line” system

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    Essay Length: 1,608 Words / 7 Pages
    Submitted: November 17, 2009 By: Tommy
  • Sporadic Alzheimer's Disease: The Disease of The Century

    Sporadic Alzheimer's Disease: The Disease of The Century

    Sporadic Alzheimer’s disease: The Disease of the Century Estimated about fifteen million people worldwide have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Some scientists believe that almost ninety percent of all Alzheimer’s disease is sporadic. Sporadic Alzheimer’s is a type of Alzheimer’s that either men or women of all ages can be affected, although most cases occur in people over 65 years of age. Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a fatal disease of the brain that affects brain

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    Submitted: November 18, 2009 By: Stenly

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