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AMERICAN LEADERSHIP

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AMERICAN LEADERSHIP

American Leadership

Quintin Strawder

PA 524 – Leadership Issues with Critical Incidents Research #1

4 February 2022

Table of Contents

George Washington………………………………………………………………………..Page 3

The Battle of Fallen Timbers……………………………………………………………...Page 3

Debts and Finances………………………………………………………………………...Page 4

War over Whiskey…………………………………………………………………………Page 4

Michael Scott……………………………………………………………………………….Page 6

Broke (The Office) …………………………………………………………………………Page 7

Reference…………………………………………………………………………………...Page 9

George Washington

At Federal Hall on Wall Street in New York City's financial district, George Washington swore the oath of office as the first President of the United States on April 30, 1789.

When he was born in 1732 into a Virginia planter family, he was raised with the morals, manners, and education expected of a gentleman in the 18th century. He was concerned with military arts and the expansion of the western frontier (McMaster, 2017). He helped Thomas, Lord Fairfax, survey the Shenandoah lands when he was just 16 years old. He was made a lieutenant colonel in 1754 and took part in the early battles of the French and Indian War.

With Martha Dandridge Custis, a widow, he enjoyed an active and fulfilling life. When it came to British merchants, Washington, like his fellow settlers, thought that he was being taken advantage of by the British government. Despite the escalating tensions with the mother country, he remained composed in his resistance to the restrictions.

The Battle of Fallen Timbers

As soon as he learnt that an American force had been routed in the Northwest Territory (today known as Ohio), Washington was crushed. The President ordered an expedition led by Anthony Wayne against an Indian coalition. In the summer of 1794, after Wayne and his soldiers had constructed a series of forts at what is now Toledo, Ohio, they engaged in combat in the Battle of Fallen Timbers. The seven Indian tribes that now make up the state of Oklahoma were obliged to give up large swaths of land to the United States because of their overwhelming numerical advantage.

Debts and Finances

Finances were a major issue for the new republic. Debts from the war were both internal and foreign, and the question of how to raise money for the government was a prominent topic of discussion. Taxing alcoholic beverages and imposing tariffs on imported commodities were among the ideas put forth by Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton to raise money for the government. War obligations were paid off with a large portion of the money raised. For Hamilton's part, the establishment of a national bank and the development of an industrial sector to help the economy were also priorities. With Thomas Jefferson's support for his debt-reduction measures and a permanent capital in Virginia, Jefferson's aim was to use Philadelphia as a "temporary capital."

Midway through President Washington's first term, cooperation had begun to decline. Neither Jefferson's Democratic-Republican Party nor Hamilton's Federalist Party was created outside of Washington's government. Every subject of domestic and foreign policy was a source of contention between them, and the President spent a great deal of energy seeking to mediate their differences.

War over Whiskey

With whiskey production increasing substantially in the 1790s, Hamilton's fiscal plan included a significant tax on the beverage. Angry citizens in western Pennsylvania reacted angrily to the whiskey tax in 1794 by attacking tax collectors and forming several well-armed resistance groups. The Whiskey Rebellion frightened Washington, who saw it as a danger to the country's very existence. The President ordered militia from numerous other states into Pennsylvania in order to display the federal government's preeminence and might. Later, he traveled to the area of contention in order to personally supervise the mobilization of troops and provide his support. The uprising was put down quickly and peacefully, and the various resistance groups dispersed. The persons convicted of treason in this case were later pardoned by Washington.

George Washington is frequently referred to as the "Father of the United States." President George Washington, a military leader who presided over the Constitution-drafting assembly, not only served as America's first president, but he also served as Continental Army commander from 1775 until his death in 1803.

In the face of adversity, George Washington persevere Virginians and the American Revolution in 1789, George Washington became the first president of the United States. Foreign policy, economic policy, and the balance of power between the states and the central government were among the most contentious issues in the 1790s.

Even in terrible conditions, he led his colonial troops to victory in the American Revolution. When the Constitution was written, he was elected president of the convention. For two terms, he was elected president of the United States. The Bill of Rights was signed into law under his leadership.

Michael Scott

On March 15, 1964, Michael was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and he regularly recalls his childhood loneliness. He asserts heritage from England, Ireland, Scotland, and Germany. His claim that he was a young star on the television show Fundle Bundle was later shown to be fraudulent.

Broke (The Office)

As a result of the monotony of their work at Michael Scott Paper Company, the team decides to investigate into hiring a delivery driver (Storey, 2017). They've been warned by their accountant that their cheap rates and fixed-cost pricing structure will cause them to go bankrupt if they don't hire a delivery person soon. Pam's applications for weekend part-time work have gotten no response, so she tells her coworkers that she has put a lot of money into her upcoming wedding, which is why she is worried. As a result, he acknowledges that he chose to go to Fort Lauderdale rather than Thailand.

Ten important clients have been transferred to Michael's company from Dunker Mifflin's Scranton location, which was previously the company's most successful operation. Scranton's Chief Financial Officer David Wallace (Andy Buckley) is in town, looking for ways to halt the company's decline. The obvious change in Charles' demeanor is noticed by Jim, who points out that he sucks up to David. Despite David's best efforts, Charles insists on having Dwight Schrute (Rainn Wilson) attend the conference because he used to be his right-hand man. Charles is embarrassed by Dwight's outrageous recommendations during the discussion, such as letting loose a hive of bees in Michael's office.

David concludes that Dunder Mifflin should acquire the Michael Scott Paper Company for the lowest price. However, when asked if Michael might be interested in an acquisition of the company, Jim feigns hesitation. Dunder Mifflin's financial state is a mystery to Jim, who brings up the prospect of a takeover to reassure Michael that his firm is oblivious of its financial situation. Charles refuses to listen to Dwight after he learns from a former client that Michael has been pleading with clients for more money, and so Dwight informs Jim of this.

Michael, Pam, and Ryan are here to talk about the buyout agreement. After Michael refuses a $12,000 purchase offer, David argues that he is lying, adding that he knows that the pricing of his company are too low to be sustainable. Dunder Mifflin's best branch is "bleeding," Michael counters, and David could be replaced at a large stockholder meeting in the near future as a result. Michael maintains his composure. In the end, Michael refuses David's second offer of $60,000 and asks that the firm give him back his previous job and recruit Ryan and Pam as salespeople. Ryan's catastrophic past with the company makes David hesitate to recruit three individuals with full benefits, and David compares it to "a multimillion-dollar buyout." Michael refuses to budge, and David is forced to comply with his requests. Michael treats Charles the same way he treated Michael when he fled Scranton and returned to corporate: he won't let him say anything definite before he goes.

The main character of the show is Michael, the Regional Manager of Dunder Mifflin Inc.'s Scranton location throughout seasons one through seven. When Steve Scott fell in love with HR worker Holly Flax, fans said their final goodbyes to Steve and Michael Scott (Amy Ryan). In order to return to Holly's home state of Colorado, the pair left their positions at Dunder Mifflin. Michael spent his final day at the office supplies store saying farewell to his coworkers in the final episode.

In the beginning of the series, Michael Scott was a terrible manager, but as the series progressed, the authors had him grow into a better one. Desires for one's own benefit. Often, Michael's need to be the center of attention or the joke-teller causes him to put his own interests above those of his staff and the work of the company. As a result of Michael's inability to focus on his work, he frequently misses his goals in the office.

Reference

McMaster, H. R. (2017). The art of command: Military leadership from George Washington to Colin Powell. University Press of Kentucky.

Wagner, E. J. (2021). First in the Hearts of His Countrymen: The Extraordinary Leadership of George Washington. Johns Hopkins University, 2(1), 27935.

Storey, J., Hartley, J., Denis, J. L., & Ulrich, D. (Eds.). (2017). The Routledge companion to leadership. New York: Routledge.