Arthur may not be the best at managing others, which could make presentations or working on teams difficult. Arthur would not be the best choice to manage other workers, but he is an asset to the company because he has a positive attitude and likes his job. Arthur is a valued employee, and this positive state of mind could be good for morale. “Breaking down organizational goals into smaller more detailed task geared specifically toward the strength of an employee is an example of Management by Objection or the goal setting theory” (Pearson Education, Inc, 2011). As manager, I have decided that Arthur will serve the company well working in a position that does not require him to be in charge of any projects.
Another good character trait was that he was extremely ambitious usually he would pick out tasks that carried a significant amount of weight sometimes even he could not complete them. He was also very obedient to his parents even if it meant that he might miss out on something or if he might get hurt. (pg. 36) After all the problems that he had to face, he obtained a very tough character and learned to work together with his family. One of his most Christian traits was that he was a very giving and generous.
Accomplishing your goal can also make someone successful, but it all depends on what type of goals are being shot for. Successful men and women are not always the wealthiest, and most powerful, but live happy and self sufficient lives. In Cannery Row , the main character are successful in their own way which makes them different and unique from each other. Doc is one of the most important character in Cannery Row; he is a good resercher that has no money but has knowledge and knows thing that many people don't. Doc could be the most successful character because he is caring, and has a really good reputation, generous, which leads to the fact that he earns respect from others.
They display more control of their emotions and can offer creativity and an enjoyable atmosphere at work. However, they both are very intense with their emotions and feelings. This sometimes might need to be taken down a notch. Adam displays a lack of motivation and contribution to people at work, although he seems to be a very good decision maker. If these three employees were to work with one another they may be able to help those with lack of motivation.
His willingness to take on a new and challenging venture even after retirement proves that he is a natural born leader who is gifted at both teaching and motivating. His decision to join the Board of Directors is also another example of how he is able to strech his skill set seamlessly from one particular field to another. Although his career was with the Marines, he is able to take his knowledge and apply it to the business world (Business Wire).. When one examines the life of General James L. Jones as a person and leader, it is not to be impressed but at the same time intimidated. He is a man that has achieved so much during his career but at the same time excels at every project he undertakes.
President Clinton was not really a person that wanted the CIA to be involved in any covert operations or wanting to make world transformations and this made Tenet an important person to Clinton. Tenet was very experienced and even though there was a high turnover rate for the CIA directors, once Tenet was in place he was one in which loved what he did and he enjoyed where he worked and he also enjoyed the people he worked with. Many individuals that had worked with Tenet felt good about his role and his leadership. The attitude and charisma that Tenet displayed made his lack of qualifications for the position to be overlooked but the morale boost that Tenet gave the CIA department is what most liked about Tenet. George Tenet had begun to build up supporters from all sides of the political realm.
However, he scores low in engagement. He tends to alienate his co-workers which can build distrust between them. It is recommended that he take the Communications Skills survey so that the company can help him develop his interpersonal skills to build a more cohesive team. Tim Scott also has high job satisfaction, but tends to act first and think later. It would be beneficial to have him take the What Time of Day am I Most Productive survey to see if his poor decision making is based on his ability to focus.
He adopted a nonviolent approach and was willing to defy laws created by man that he felt were inconsistent with the laws of a higher authority. His power and influence transformed our country. Although the Four Functions of Management cover only part of what it is to be a manager, they serve as the core principles of what every manager must do. Without them it is nearly impossible for a manager to effectively and efficiently inspire others to get work done. Being a good leader is hard work, but once you master it a good manager uses power and influence effectively and efficiently to accomplish goals, inspire others and improve the situation for everyone
General Managers have the ability to reward those employees who are exceptional in their position. This shows great appreciation to the employee. By being rewarded, an employee feels needed and respected not only by the manager but the organization as well. Employees are aware that they may not get everything they want, however a great manager continues to make employees happy to the best of his ability while keeping the goal of the organization in mind. Happy and satisfied employees’ decreases the turnover rate within the office and also keeps the moral high.
When judging leaders, it is easy to point out and scrutinize their decisions and actions. What most people forget to think about is the reason for such decisions. Many people hope to love their leaders and believe that they will guide them in the right direction. Sometimes, however, there are leaders that people may not love but that are more effective overall then the leaders that are loved. In Lord of the Flies by William Golding, the two main characters Jack and Ralph assume different leadership positions on the island where they are stranded.