024 People in positions of power are most effectiv

[sow1225]

People in positions of power are most effective when they exercise caution and restraint in the use of that power."

 

In the contemporary society, people who act using best self-judgment and critical thinking are becoming less in number. However, when people in power exercise caution in using their power, it would be very beneficial and have positive influence on the society, which can lead to a successful and productive society. Lets evaluate the above presented fact as how a person in power can have tremendous impact on the society.

 

When the people in power are trying to convey something to the society, receptiveness of the people increases as they think that it has intricate meaning, which could be beneficial to them. For instance, People like celebrities and political leaders give lectures or join campaigns trying to spread the word, to avoid drugs and smoking. This message would be effective especially to the teenagers, as it would let them know what reality is. They would also receive it very well.

 

Lets look into the other side of the coin. It can also have a negative influence on the society. Additionally, it could be a black mark on one’s personality. For example, President Bill Clinton. Being a democratic candidate, and as the president, he could prove that he is one of the efficient political leaders. During last year of his term he was involved in sex scandal, which was a slandering mark on his personality. It not only defamed him, but also denigrated democrats party name. It took a while for the people to believe that a president could do something like that.

 

Another example that can be pursued is, corruption. Corruption has been a persisting social problem since ages. People in power misuse it, without using caution and restrain, which conveys to the people, its okay if you are in lack of ethics and morals. You can always get away. It has very negative effect on everyone of the society including the youth, who are highly susceptible to such negative influences.

 

Finally, while there are positive and negative effects that can be used to evaluate the above-presented fact, people have to be very reasonable and cautious in using their power, as it would create great impact on the society, as it is effective.

 

 

 

 

 

[AmigoRo]

Originally posted by sow1225

 

People in positions of power are most effective when they exercise caution and restraint in the use of that power."

Hi Sow,

 

In the contemporary society, people who act using best self-judgment and critical thinking are becoming less in number. However, when people in power exercise caution in using their power, it would be very beneficial and have positive influence on the society, which can lead to a successful and productive society. Lets evaluate the above presented fact as how a person in power can have tremendous impact on the society.

 

What exactly do you mean by the last paragraph? And is this essay really going to be about how a person in power can have tremendous impact on the society? IMHO, that goes without saying.

 

When the people in power are trying to convey something to the society, receptiveness of the people increases as they think that it has intricate meaning, which could be beneficial to them. For instance, People like celebrities and political leaders give lectures or join campaigns trying to spread the word, to avoid drugs and smoking. This message would be effective especially to the teenagers, as it would let them know what reality is. They would also receive it very well.

 

convey something does not sound professional. convey a message, perhaps?

 

Lets look into at the other side of the coin. It can also have a negative influence on the society. Additionally, it could be a black mark on one’s personality. For example, President Bill Clinton. Being a democratic candidate, and as the president, he could prove that he is one of the efficient political leaders. During last year of his term he was involved in sex scandal, which was a slandering mark on his personality. It not only defamed him, but also denigrated democrats party name. It took a while for the people to believe that a president could do something like that.

 

Yes, but what is the relevance of the example? If you said that Clinton used his power to get sexual favours, then you may have a point.

 

Another example that can be pursued is, corruption. Corruption has been a persisting social problem since ages. People in power misuse it, without using caution and restrain, which conveys to the people, its okay if you are in lack of ethics and morals. You can always get away. It has very negative effect on everyone of the society including the youth, who are highly susceptible to such negative influences.

 

How do we pursue and example?

For ages, not since ages. But don't use phrases like for ages. It comes across as if you have no idea of the time period, so you are using trite generalities.

 

Finally, while there are positive and negative effects that can be used to evaluate the above-presented fact, people have to be very reasonable and cautious in using their power, as it would create great impact on the society, as it is effective.

 

I don't understand that sentence.

 

On the whole, your essay is generally a good essay, but it has missed the bull's eye as far as pertinence goes.

 

Score: 3.0/6.0

Justification: A reasonable essay but somewhat off topic.

 

 

 

[Nish]

my response on a related topic. please feel free to give ur comments.

 

43 "To be an effective leader, a public official must maintain the highest ethical and moral standards."

 

By definition a public official is a person holding an office and position of authority . A public official may remain just a public official i.e. he may hold an office , but whether he can be an effective leader depends on whether he maintains highest ethical and moral standards. An effective leader is someone who himself practices and thus inculcates in his followers, rules , conforming to the standards of conduct of his profession .

 

An official has to deal with people all the time with respect to jobs being done . Also he has to lead a team of members or an office in the process. All the people who deal with him, whether those working under him or the common people , look up to him. He has responsibilities that he has to fulfill. Such an official needs to be exemplary by setting moral standards . This is because a good leader should act as a motivator and the best motivation to adhere to rules and regulations can be provided by a leader if he practices the regulations himself.

 

When a leader sticks to his moral principles he is devoid of negative factors such as guilt, shame, embarrassment . Such a leader will always be positive in his approach. Positive attitude is infectious . If an official is true to his job and his moral values , he can create a trend in an office where everybody would like emulate him.. A leader should thus be ethical and forceful in his approach since the personality and reputation of the association that he belongs to, flows from him. Thus he will sow the seeds for a better , moral and ethical society .

 

A leader of integrity should never try to knowingly deceive his constituents at any time. He should always be open and honest. The leader must consider what is best for his community. This means disregarding his own personal interests. When society looks at whom they want as their leader there is a certain criterion, one must meet. In that criteria are the ideas of trust, honesty, and morality.

 

Martin Luther King, Jr. was considered a great leader and a man of high integrity. He was well-respected and held in very high regard on a national level. He was trying to stimulate change for a large population. His morality and integrity made Martin Luther King, Jr. the effective leader that he was.

 

There are some cases like that of President Clinton which would suggest the otherwise. Although he was involved in the Lewinsky Scandal , he was considered to be an effective leader. But immorality is very infectious and could creep into the system very quickly . Thus people who would not support my stand could have Mr. Clinton as an excuse for being effective without being a man of morals and integrity. If moral values are compromised by leaders or if they are found to be involved in scandals , their image is smeared in the eyes of the people . Their decisions are scrutinized and their motives will be doubted. This would lead to ineffective leadership. He could have been a more effective leader if he would not have been involved in such a scandal. He admitted his mistake and finally he ,too stuck to morality to salvage his lost pride .

 

Today, in every field there is tremendous competition, greed, corruption , red –tapism , violation of rules to get jobs done easily : we hear about these in news everday. It is very easy for an official to be lured by the benefits like that of making easy money by facilitating some jobs and breaching some procedures. And if a leader takes a lead in such activities rather than following the right procedures and sticking to his moral and ethical principles, in the process he might encourage others to do so.

 

Thus , in my conclusion I strongly support the view that public official must maintain the highest ethical and moral standards and by doing so he can become an effective leader as he sets the right example for others and could be seminal in setting a platform for a morally upright society.

 

 

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[ketanjain]

Hi !

 

Hey Erin and others help me out please.........i have posted my essays as per Erin's norms and they have not been approved yet.........please help me...............

 

Ketan Jain

[Sri]

Nish, as promised in the email, here'my opinion on this one

Originally posted by Nish

 

my response on a related topic. please feel free to give ur comments.

 

43 "To be an effective leader, a public official must maintain the highest ethical and moral standards."

 

By definition a public official is a person holding an office and position of authority . A public official may remain just a public official i.e. he may hold an office , but whether he can be an effective leader depends on whether he maintains highest ethical and moral standards. An effective leader is someone who himself practices May be u cud change the structure here and thus inculcates in his followers, rules , conforming to the standards of conduct of his profession .

 

An official has to deal with people all the time with respect to jobs being done . Also he has to lead a team of members or an office in the process. All the people who deal with him, whether those working under him or the common people , look up to him. He has responsibilities that he has to fulfill. Such an official needs to be Missing article here it shud be "an exemplary" exemplary by setting moral standards . This is because a good leader should act as a motivator and the best motivation is to adhere to rules and regulations can be provided by a leader if he practices the regulations himself.

 

When a leader sticks to his moral principles he is devoid of negative factors such as guilt, shame, embarrassment . Such a leader will always be positive in his approach. Positive attitude is infectious . If an official is true to his job and his moral values , he can create a trend in an office where everybody would like emulate him.. A leader should thus be ethical and forceful in his approach since the personality and reputation of the association that he belongs to, flows from him. Thus he will sow the seeds for a better , moral and ethical society .

 

A leader of integrity should never try to knowingly deceive his constituents at any time. He should always be open and honest. The leader must consider what is best for his community. This means disregarding his own personal interests. When society looks at whom they want as their leader there is a certain criterion, one must meet. In that criteria are the ideas of trust, honesty, and morality.

 

Martin Luther King, Jr. was considered a great leader and a man of high integrity. He was well-respected and held in very high regard on a national level. He was trying to stimulate change for a large population. His morality and integrity made Martin Luther King, Jr. the effective leader that he was.

 

There are some cases like that of President Clinton which would suggest the otherwise. Although he was involved in the Lewinsky Scandal , he was considered to be an effective leader. But immorality is very infectious and could creep into the system very quickly . Thus people who would not support my stand could have Mr. Clinton as an excuse for being effective without being a man of morals and integrity. If moral values are compromised by leaders or if they are found to be involved in scandals , their image is smeared in the eyes of the people . Their decisions are scrutinized and their motives will be doubted. This would lead to ineffective leadership. He could have been a more effective leader if he would not have been involved in such a scandal. He admitted his mistake and finally he ,too stuck to morality to salvage his lost pride .

 

Today, in every field there is tremendous competition, greed, corruption , red –tapism , violation of rules to get jobs done easily : we hear about these in news everday. It is very easy for an official to be lured by the benefits like that of making easy money by facilitating some jobs and breaching some procedures. And if a leader takes a lead in such activities rather than following the right procedures and sticking to his moral and ethical principles, in the process he might encourage others to do so.

 

Thus , in my conclusion I strongly support the view that public official must maintain the highest ethical and moral standards and by doing so he can become an effective leader as he sets the right example for others and could be seminal in setting a platform for a morally upright society.

 

 

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Nish, u did it again...Great going there...But for the minor typos here and there, this one is great too....

 

Good Luck,

-Sri.

[ketanjain]

Hi !

 

Hey Erin and others help me out please.........i have posted 4 of my essays as per Erin's norms and none have been approved yet.........please help me...............

 

Ketan Jain

[varkir]

Power has always been the symbol of ones ability to prevail upon the world. Positions of power have always been sought after; this has been the case right from the advent of mankind. Innumerable coups, wars and battles have been fought for power. But when that coveted position has been achieved people tend to forget the sense of responsibility and duty that power brings along, that sense of responsibility and duty, which demands for restraint and caution.

 

Apparently, very few people realize that, it is this restraint and caution in the use of power that makes it more effective and makes its arbiter revered. It is well known and well recorded in annuls of history that power has always been used as an ostentatious display of ones might, which of course has led to many a downfall. One needs to understand how restraint and caution helps one achieve his/her objectives.

 

Firstly, power itself creates a sense of deterrence, which makes others not to commit anything untoward. For example: the power in the hands of a sheriff makes the citizens of a community to comport appropriately. Similarly, is the case with nuclear deterrence of any country, which would cast off its enemies. Secondly, pushing for restraint and caution in spite of holding power creates a sense of reverence towards the people who hold the position and also it creates a sense of uneasiness, fear and unpredictability among the people against whom it can be used, which is the main psychological factor that ascertains dominance and gives a sense of prerogative towards the opponents, which of course is the sign of victory over the opponent.

 

Notably, Use of power has always been deplored by one and all, as it creates wide spread anxiety among people, not only the ones against whom it has been used but also the many others who will be indirectly affected by it. For example the recent incidents in the Middle East have been a cause of concern for one and all; affecting the whole world morally and financially.

 

As I conclude, I would like to state that, power itself is powerful. Its effective use by restraint and caution makes it even more powerful.

 

 

[ccube]

Please give comments to my essay,

 

Authorities should exercies their powers with cautions and restraints. However, those restraints should not be too much or too less. They should be optimized to give enough freedom to the citizen and enough punishment to assure the society stability. The standards of using power are not constants, they depend on the situation. Obtaining the most effective way of using power, the authorities should enact different degree of power in different situations.

 

If too much power is used, people will have resents on the government; if too less power is used, people may not have enough self-control to avoid chaotics. As to keep the society stable, the people in positions will try to extend the use of power. Rules and laws can avoid chaotics in the society. However, too much powers will suppress people's free will. The communists in old Russia, the East Germen government, and the ancient Chinese Dynasty Emperors are pulled down by people revoluted for freedom. These examples shows the bad side of overpower. However, without enough power, the authorities cannot conduct discipline effectively. If too much freedom is given, the bad entities in the society have chances to overbuse the freedom and endangers others' safety. We consider a government is weak mostly when it has not too much restraints in the use of power. Such governments cannot give enough motivation to the citizens to follow their rules. Citizens' loyalty will be weaken. The restraints of powers cannot be too much or too less.

 

The extent of the restraint is not a constant. We cannot impose constant power in all situations. In a chaotic or disordered city, more power of the government is necessary to recover the disarray of people. Less restraints are needed in those cities. Most citizens will not have resent on the government's use of power in those cities. Many people will agree that a war-recovering city need a powerful government to resolve the social disorders. However, citizens do not like controled by others. When an authority is given too much power, the freedom of people will be challenged. American awares the freedom of speech should not be suppressed by any authority. There are laws to ensure not only the freedom, but also the racial and sexual equality, and many civil rights of the people. More restraints will be found in the stable counties as more freedom is needed by their citizens. The exercise of restraints depends on the time and place.

 

Caution is necessary for measuring the correctness of the use of powers. As the restraints of the use of powers change in different situations, the people in high government positions should always aware whether their use of powers are overbused or overestimated. Even in the same country, the authority should have different extent of the use of power in different time and different aspects. A country should bestow more freedom to the people when it is opening its market; a country should extend its use of powers when it is controlling its disorders. The extent of restraints change all the time. As caution can help people aware the overbuse and overestimation of powers, caution is important for the the people in positions handle the country better.

 

In sum, restraints of the use of powers cannot be too much or too less. The extent of the use of powers depends on different situations, and it is changing all the time. Caution is very important to the people in the high positions to adjust their rules. Suitable use of restraints with caution can make the use of power most effective.