...PROFILES IN LEADERSHIP POSITION The term leadership is most often used, without base or foundation is usually given to people of high political status or within a military structure. The term leader in the Military is a high rank or position in which it involves soldiers under such authority or supervision. Base on this power and leadership in the military are certain expectations attributed to specific positions. For example, to be a sergeant of a squad, he or she is expected or demanded to be the reference point for their Soldiers. In the same way, they’re supposed to guide them in time of peace or times of conflict and war. Being a military leader is expected to be a point where all the soldiers can get up and acquirer knowledge...
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...Military leadership theory brings forth the discovery of many ideas regarding the application of knowledge from a military background in a business environment. Much information was premised on business owners, managers and employees working collectively, how to improve communication skills, and how to define a goal and motivate others to follow it based on military leadership. The connection between these two worlds of business and military is apparent. Many of today’s companies derive their structure and leadership model from that which is applied in the army. The military typically has a main leader or a decision \ maker, who transmits orders to subordinates at lower levels. This model is almost identical to what is seen in many business organizations throughout the world (Rost, 1993). The US Army defines leadership as “The process of influencing people by providing purpose, direction, and motivation, while operating to accomplish the mission and improve the organization” (Army Leadership, 2012). However, this definition does not delve into whether leadership is innate or not. There are two main ideas – Colonel Sherman L. Kiser states that leadership is an exact science capable of being understood and practiced by anyone or General Sir Archibald P. Wavell’s which states “no amount of learning will make a man a leader unless he has the natural qualities of one” (Taylor and Rosenbach, 1984). Leadership has gone through several stages of development throughout history, which...
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...I was born into a military family. My father recently retired as a Colonel in the United States Army. I guess you can say that I have learned a lot about leadership from him alone before I experienced being a leader myself. He taught me about accountability, respect, responsibility, fairness, and so much more. I grew up pretty much an only child. My three younger siblings did not grow up with me, so I would say that I matured faster than most of my friends. At a young age, I was able to take accountability for my actions, make right decisions and understand the consequences of my wrong doings, and taking initiative when it came to my work. I was first given the opportunity to be a leader my junior year of college when I was a part of the...
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...What leadership skill or trait do you think is essential for leading a global organization? Explain why you think this way. Support your position with references. Having spent the last 20 years in the military, I have been inundated with what the Army believes are the characteristics needed in order to be a great leader. The military, specifically the Army defines leadership as “the process of influencing people by providing purpose, direction, and motivation while operating to accomplish the mission and improve the organization” (Army leadership, 2012, p. 1-1). In the military, I’ve had the opportunity to be both an assigned leader as well as an emergent leader as described by Northouse (2013). The experiences in both instances have led me...
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...We learn that great leaders implement change, but few of us experience great leadership in person. In the military, whether one is striving to go the NCO route or the officer route, it is expected that one will look to his or her leaders and find attributes that will be instrumental in his or her growth as a prospective leader. Prior to attaching to Naples Detachment, Region I, 650th Military Intelligence Group in 2014, I lacked the experience of being around leaders that took a personal interest in my own advancement and growth as an NCO. However, this changed when I met Chief Warrant Officer (CW3) Rosette E. Henley. She is not only a Field Grade Officer but is in Counterintelligence (CI); and yet, she explained that she would neither forget the NCO Corps...
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...This is a rather interesting question because I have served in the military and now being on the civilian side, I have had the fortunate and unfortunate opportunities to be around and communicate with many different leaders. What I have learned over the years is in order to be an “effective” leader one must possess the qualities of both a powerful and controlling leader. In order to be a “good leader” one must know how to use both qualities efficiently and effectively in the appropriate situation. A good leader has the ability to invoke calm to their subordinates in the midst of a storm, to rein control without micro managing, to be demanding and a disciplinarian without demeaning their subordinates, and most importantly to empower and inspire...
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...Helana Ross (Shuck) Mr. Forester World Religions 28 February 2013 Incorporating Morality and Spirituality into Military Leadership “Spiritual-based (leadership): From this view, the nature of business itself is transformed - so that the primary purpose of business and leadership is spiritual fulfillment and selfless service to society, where both are motivated from the Source of creation. Wealth creation is no longer the goal; it becomes a means for enabling and sustaining this purpose. Business leaders promote the spiritual fulfillment of everyone touched by the business: Employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and society. Likewise, business leaders develop selflessness in their service to society, seeing the Source in all whom they serve” –William Miller. This one quote gives us a brief description of how spirituality can tie into leadership. If the military incorporates these two characteristics into its leadership, our leaders will be more effective. What defines ineffective leadership? What are characteristics of both ineffective and effective leaders? How do we use spirituality to become more effective leaders? All of these questions are about to be addressed. An ineffective leader is someone who isn’t capable of leading and can’t produce the desired effect (m-w.com). In the military, this is someone who can’t contribute to mission readiness. What are some obvious signs of an ineffective leader? The most commonly described traits are they are micro-managers...
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...Military Police Officers versus Flight Attendants Many career fields have a set standard for dealing with the operations within an organization. Each field has specific requirements that an individual must possess to be qualified to work in each position. Some individuals obtain a degree in order to work as an engineer or teacher. Others may have to attend training that shows them the correct procedures to do the job. The purpose of this assignment is to discuss various aspects of the military police officers and flight attendants; these topics include the training, work hours and compensation packages, job satisfaction, employee assistance programs, leadership styles of each, the Fair Labor Standards Act, and the improvements that can be...
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...there equal opportunity for Females in the U.S military? Females have not been successfully integrated into the U.S military, because most women do not have the same opportunities as men. There have been limits placed on what they can do, where they can serve, and what divisions they can join. Women in the U.S military should be provided with equal opportunities as men because women can do the same things that a man can do when it comes to jobs, service, and leadership in the U.S military. According to Boldry and Wood (2001) During the 1970s, many military training programs in the United States prolonged their admissions policies to include women. Perhaps most noteworthy is the federal legislation passed in 1976 enabling women to be appointed to the navy, army, and air force service academies. The first women were to be admitted in 1976 to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy during the academy's centennial and the nation's bicentennial. However, this action created confusion about the...
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...PRACTICE & PROBLEMS OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEPARTMENT OF BANGLADESH ARMY INTRODUCTION 1. Human beings are the most important resources in an organization. A firm’s / organization’s success depends on the capabilities of its members. Most problems, challenges, opportunities and frustrations in an organization are people related. Human Resource Management is one of the toughest duties of a manager or leader since humans differ in terms of attitudes, values, aspirations, motivations, assumptions, psychology, and life goals. Looking at today’s competitive world, managerial level staff will require more conceptual and strategic skills. Managers have to be proactive, able to anticipate technological developments and prepare their staff for whatever technological changes that might take place. This will be a successful task only when the HRM itself is fully aware of those changes and has the means to deal with them. HR managers have a number of roles to fulfill. They are the guardians of the manpower- the key assets of the organizations. They are also counselor and protector of employees and directly responsible for their effectiveness in the organization. They need to do their jobs in keeping with the existing laws, rules and regulations of the organization, and promote harmony at the workplace. This has direct bearing in a healthier and more attractive work environment. The success or failure of HR depends also on the top management’s recognition of the importance of HRM, and...
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...Five Functions of Management within the Army Denise Witherspoon MGT 330 Jonathan Good May 7, 2012 Five Functions of Management within the Army The five functions of management within the Army are inseparable. Through lost wars and battles, Army leadership had to learn the hard way why those functions were inseparable. In this paper, I will provide a brief narrative of the Army’s organizational structure and how it applies to the five functions of management. I will also incorporate leader and motivation theories as it relates to the Army. The Army’s organizational structure can be complex to those who aren’t familiar with the military. The Army consists of numbered armies, corps, divisions, brigades, and battalions that conduct full spectrum operations around the world.” (Department of Defense 2012). Those units report to the Department of Defense through a chain of command. The units within the Army have front line managers (Troop Commanders), middle managers (Division Commanders), and top managers (Commanding Generals). These managerial levels are comprised of Army officers. The enlisted leadership is comprised of line managers and staff managers. The President is the Commander-and-Chief of the armed forces, otherwise known as the President. His top-level management team consists of the Vice-President, the Chief of Staff, and the Secretary of Defense. The Army is a mechanistic organization combined with a Professional...
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...Background Summary The United States (US) military has a rich history, which has paved the way for civilian societal advancements. Development of the military has a span of over two centuries starting with the creation of the Continental Army in 1775 under the command of General George Washington to what is now a current day War on Terrorism where specialized branches of the military are divided into subcultures that include the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard. Notable leaders include General Colin Powell, an American-Statesman and retired four Star General in the United States Army who is considered one of the most popular and admired leaders in America. Douglas MacArthur, an autocratic leader who was an American 5...
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...Communication Culture In The Workplace David Jimenez BCOM/275 May 27, 2014 - July 1, 2014 Tracy Foote Communication Culture In The Workplace My previous employer, SAIC, was a great place to work, depending on the division, and I worked for two. What I noticed was leadership from division to division played a huge role in the dynamics of the workforce. The first division I worked for was designing, engineering, and assembling communication systems for the US Navy. The leadership was made up almost exclusively of retired or former military. The culture was a nice blend of the military type rules and regulations, coupled with the freedom that allowed each of us the room to make mistakes and not be humiliated by our supervisors. My second division was a little different experience. We were contracted to work overseas in Afghanistan and Kuwait. The fact that we operated in a war zone made things a bit different from the start. Leadership consisted of 100% retired military and our culture was very much like being back in uniform. Now, in both divisions we followed the same CREDO and SAIC Policy book, but the approach to these guidelines was very different. In one division I felt empowered and part of a Team I could contribute to on a daily basis. The other division created an atmosphere that upward mobility was not an option. SAIC created its very own intranet they called, ISSAIC. SAIC adapted ISSAIC as the primary channel to communicate with the workforce. Through...
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...sexually assaulted, discriminated against in high roles, and given poor primary and reproductive healthcare. There should be a change in the availability of opportunities for women in service, fair recognition of their hard work, and they should be given equal rights. Today women in the military face many unjust things one of the leading problems is sexual harassment. Military sexual trauma is the experience of sexual harassment or completed sexual assault during military service. This occurs in both male and females militants. Based on research from the National Virginia Military Sexual Trauma Surveillance Data, approximately one in five women veterans receiving universal screening at a Veterans Health Administration facility reported that they experienced military sexual trauma. In an overall survey they found that seventy percent of soldiers have suffered sexual trauma most of which are women. According to the Department of Defense annual report on sexual assault in the military, 3393 service members reported being sexually assaulted between 2010 and 2011 eighty eight per cent of these were female. (RTFA) Possible people responsible for committing such a vicious crime could be a military personnel,...
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...Protestant domino effect, however, suppression became unattainable igniting the revolt. This revolt by the United Provinces was then successful, this is the case because of Philip II alienation and lack of respect for the nobility, Philip not taking advantage of the revolts weaknesses and lastly Spain’s lack of funds for her armies fighting the revolt. I am going to argue in this essay that Spain’s financial weakness was not the main reason for the success of the revolt. Further to that in this essay I would argue that the main reason was Philip II’s poor leadership. Firstly, one could argue that the main reason for the success of the Dutch revolt was because of Spain’s lack of money. Revolts are extremely expensive things to deal with when they are militarised. Philip, decided to turn to the military to solve the problem very quickly in the case of the Dutch revolt. This meant he spent a huge amount of money on the military effort because it went on for so long (some call it the Eighty Years War). This lack of finance in turn led to serious problems for Philip. One of these problems being the Sack of Antwerp. The principal cause of the sack was the delay in payment due to the soldiers by Philip II. Spain had recently declared bankruptcy, and 400,000 florins intended as payment to the troops were seized by the government of Elizabeth I when ships containing the florins sought shelter from a storm in English ports. The Spanish soldiers, angry at...
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