Lebron James Research Paper

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Running head: LeBron James 1 LeBron James \ LeBron James 2 Children these days need role models more than ever. Crime rates are at a high, gang activity is increasing, and parents are working more, resulting in children being unsupervised. How can we as adults help the younger generation? We can encourage, suggest, and recommend positive activities and good people to look up to. Athletes? There are far more good athletes than there are bad. Look at LeBron James. He is one of the of the best basketball player ever. LeBron James set up a foundation called the LeBron James Family Foundation (LJFF) that helps the youth stay out of trouble. “The LeBron James Family Foundation was founded in 2004 with a primarily…show more content…
Author Douglas McGregor believed that managers need to understand core assumptions about human nature and assess how these assumptions relate to their managerial practice, (Northouse, 2012). McGregor proposed two general theories Theory Y and theory Y. Theory Y is made up of three assumptions about human nature and human behavior. Taken together, these assumptions represent a philosophy of leadership that may leaders exhibit to one degree or another. LeBron is exhibiting a democratic leadership style. He also falls under McGregor theory Y assumption. Which says “in a proper environment, the average person learns to accept and seek responsibility, (Northouse, 2012). LeBron thinks by giving information ad tools to people who are less fortunate; they might be able to better themselves. This is what a democratic leader does. They are very much hand on with people, and want to see them succed. In this case, LeBron is exhibiting a democratic leadership style, because he feels the people he’s helping wants to succeed, and as a leader he is determined to help them. In conclusion, LeBron James donated over $3 million to Boys and Girls Club in cash and in-kind donations from HP and Nike to support youth programs, and build, and refurbish vital facilities at local Boys and Girls Club across the country, (Boys and
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