FFORUM ORUM SPECIAL ISSUE: Focus on Leadership The Quality Management Winter 2004 Volume 30‚ Number 1 www.asq-qmd.org A Pe e r - R e v i e w e d Pu b l i c a t i o n o f t h e Q u a l i t y M a n a g e m e n t D i v i s i o n o f t h e Am e r i c a n S o c i e t y f o r Q u a l i t y INSIDE THIS ISSUE From the Chairman . . . . . . . 2 Leadership Characteristics for Quality Performance . . . . 3 Why certify? . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Quality Leadership‚ Situational Style . . . . . . . . .
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8 Aug 2002 SUN TZU: THE ART OF WAR The translation of the "Sun Tzu: The Art of War" ancient Chinese text has been given by many different writers. Samuel B. Griffith‚ Brigadier General‚ retired‚ U.S. Marine Corps; is a proven strategist that studied the English commandos war fighting skills as a Captain. As a Major‚ Griffith was hand picked to serve as Executive Officer under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Merritt Edson of the 1st Raider Battalion‚ one of the battalions that perfected
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Chuang Tzu by Aven Fisher Through comparing different translations of the same texts one can get an idea of the meanings for the Chinese words used by Chuang Tzu in his work. In comparison to the English language the difference in the translations of the text gives the impression that the Chinese words used are much broader terms and must be simplified before we can describe them in English. This paper will assess the second section of the Chuang Tzu‚ specifically
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there is somewhat of a battle to be fought‚ whether with the company itself or with other organizations vis-à-vis the company. As to how to skate through the rocky atmosphere with a graceful land from a triple hoop axel jump is discussed in the book‚ Sun Tzu: Art of War and Management although in a different view. Through its different principles in war‚ each concept is translated as to how it can be used in the business showground. The principles begin from making a decision whether waging a war is practical
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Wendy Swartz The Nature of Evil Hsun Tzu’s philosophy is built from the idea that human beings are by nature inherently evil‚ and the good they produce will only come through their conscious activity. Hsun Tzu believes that if man follows his nature and indulges in his natural desires‚ without transforming himself by conscious activity he is doomed to fall victim to his evil nature. "Any man who follows his nature will inevitably become involved in wrangling and strife‚ will violate the
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Is Man Naturally Evil Hsün Tzu says that man’s nature is naturally evil. Hsün Tzu wrote Man’s Nature is Evil in the year 300 BCE. Tzu thought that man’s nature is naturally evil and needs to be taught by a teacher to overcome this. He Mencius has not completely understood what man’s nature really is. Tzu also believes that if a man lacks something in himself that they go to look for whatever they lack in someone else. The last thing he talks about is how to differentiate between good and evil. Hsün
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Ching. Lao-Tzu wrote the Tao-Te Ching‚ during the time in china of 551-479 B.C.E.‚ which is better known as Taoism. The teaching of the “Tao” greatly emphasizes about good government and moral behavior in our everyday living. Being a guideline for a better government‚ the Tao was a “handbook for politicians.” It gave spiritual enlightenment through his anecdotes and his meaning through poetry which gave the reader different views about what is being interpreted. For example‚ Lao-Tzu writes‚ “next
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Blockbuster: Leadership & Strategic Failures Scott E. Morris MGT 460 Professor Robin McCart-Brown May 30th‚ 2011 Abstract This research paper will explore and analyze the leadership and strategic failures that occurred within Blockbuster Incorporated. The paper will look at leadership and strategic theories that could have assisted Blockbuster. In addition the paper will discuss the importance of leadership within an organization‚ and its necessity for the company to survive. Blockbuster:
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efficiently and effectively. Strategic management is defined as the set of decisions and actions resulting in the formulation and implementation of strategies designed to achieve the objectives of the organization (John A. Pearce II and Richard B. Robinson‚ Jr.). The processes of strategic management are environmental scanning‚ strategy formulation‚ strategy implementation and evaluation. Implementing strategy requires a team effort headed by organization ’s leadership. Each person involved in change
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1. Go strategy * The example that I have selected for the Go strategy is that of Wipro Technologies. Instead of focusing and diminishing competition‚ Wipro launched into a new vertical. Thus‚ it expanded its horizons and followed the goal strategy. * WIPRO is one of the largest IT services companies in India. Established in 1980 as subsidiary of WIPRO limited listed on New York Stock Exchange. WIPRO was initially set up in 1945 with main product of producing sunflower Vanaspati Oil
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