Hidden flaws in strategy Charles Roxburgh The McKinsey Quarterly‚ 2003 Number 2 After nearly 40 years‚ the theory of business strategy is well developed and widely disseminated. Pioneering work by academics such as Michael E. Porter and Henry Mintzberg has established a rich literature on good strategy. Most senior executives have been trained in its principles‚ and large corporations have their own skilled strategy departments. Yet the business world remains littered with examples of bad strategies
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TRAGIC HERO A tragic hero is an honorable protagonist with a tragic flaw‚ also known asa fatal flaw‚ which eventually leads to his or her demise according to Wikipedia. The term tragic hero comes from ancient Greek times and was defined by Aristotle. According to Aristotle; there are four characteristics that identify a tragic hero. The first characteristic is nobleness or wisdom‚ the second is hamartia which is a tragic flaw‚ third is because of the tragic heroes mistake his future is reversed
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About Pride and Prejudice Pride and Prejudice‚ published in 1813‚ is Jane’s Austen’s earliest work‚ and in some senses also one of her most mature works. Austen began writing the novel in 1796 at the age of twenty-one‚ under the title First Impressions. The original version of the novel was probably in the form of an exchange of letters. Austen’s father had offered he manuscript for publication in 1797‚ but the publishing company refused to even consider it. Shortly after completing First
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Sophocles Tragic Hero: Creon The play Antigone written by Sophocles (496 B.C -406 B.C.) was first performed around 441 B.C. Sophocles though it was important for this play to be performed during the time as he was witnessing society move away from the gods and toward a anthropocentric view‚ thinking that man and his abilities were more important. This all took place during what was called the Golden Age (480-430B.C.) in Greece during which Pericles ruled (461-439B.C.). The Olympics first took place
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Odyssey‚ Homer’s exciting and exhilarating tale of the great Odysseus‚ the mighty hero‚ brave and strong‚ slays and conquers many terrors and great evil. The greatest evil however‚ is his hamartia‚ hubris against the gods‚ his arrogance. Odysseus’ pride is the worst villain of all‚ keeping Odysseus away from his goal. Does his hubris stop him from being a hero? A hero must be just and moral‚ meaning they are loyal and selfless‚ while also having integrity and common sense. And without his hubris‚
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"Poetics" which discussed the characteristics of a tragic hero. In this composition of philosophy and literary theories‚ Aristotle’s ideas revolve around three crucial effects to audience members. First‚ the audience must develop an emotional attachment to the tragic hero. Next‚ the audience must fear what may befall the hero. Finally‚ once misfortune strikes‚ the audience pities the suffering hero. Clearly‚ for Aristotle’s theory to succeed‚ the tragic hero must be a complex and well-constructed character
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we now know that there is more to a person than just race and ethnicity. In our society the heritage of an individual most likely defines who they are. Each individual‚ regardless of religion‚ race‚ or ethnicity has a sense of pride burning within them. This concept of pride sometimes overturns or perhaps overlooks problems within our society to fulfill this need. In the film Eat a Bowl of Tea‚ directed by Wayne Wang‚ a young Chinese couple living in a 1960’s Chinatown located in New York are constantly
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------------------------------------------------- Macbeth From Wikipedia‚ the free encyclopedia This article is about Shakespeare ’s play. For other uses‚ see Macbeth (disambiguation). A poster for a c. 1884 American production ofMacbeth‚ starring Thomas W. Keene. Depicted‚ counter clockwise from top-left‚ are: Macbeth and Banquo meet the witches; just after the murder ofDuncan; Banquo ’s ghost; Macbeth duels Macduff; and Macbeth. Macbeth is a play written by William Shakespeare. It is considered
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masculine society. With the gender rules clearly defined‚ women lived with less rights they could count on one hand‚ causing the viscous cycle of the reliance on men for money‚ social acceptance‚ and family relations to persist for many generations. Pride and Prejudice‚ published in 1813 and set in this time‚ expresses the hardships of a masculine society for women like Elizabeth Bennet‚ who were not blind to the wrongdoings of society. While many women of the day chose to conform to social norms‚ Elizabeth
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Street‚ Kensington‚ 5065 September 10‚ 2013 Chawton Cottage Alton Hampshire GU34-1SD Dear Ms Austen I have recently studied two interpretations of your work Pride and Prejudice‚ Mr Darcy was my particular favourite because of his interesting combination in personality traits; arrogant however pleasantly thoughtful. Tall and handsome‚ Mr Darcy had pride in high places and was blind to call his future lover‚ Elizabeth barely tolerable and handsome enough. I was most certainly enchanted by Mr Darcy as he
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