The goal of this case study is to assist students in understanding the role that a leader has in defining and implementing the values and beliefs that are at the core of his or her organization's culture. Students can productively be asked to take on the role of a contemporary organizational leader and discuss how they would apply the principles and strategy of the samurai to successfully run their organization and to consider which leadership characteristics might be transferable. The case study reveals that such qualities as clarity of focus, detachment, vigilance and centeredness are critical for leadership success both in ancient Japan and in modern organizations. The above prices are the Institute's academic prices for degree-granting colleges and universities.
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