rating awareness and acceptance among the followers of the purposes and mission of the group, and motivating followers to go beyond their self-interests for the good of the group and the organization (Bass, 1985). Finally, the management concept of ethics assists in ensuring that Boeing continues to operate an ethical company.
In the past few years, competition among companies conducting business in the international business sector has increased dramatically, forcing many international companies to reexamine and reform their management styles. As a result of this increased competitive environment, several management concepts and theories have emerged as a significant factor attributable to the success or failure of a company. One such international company, Boeing, has consistently displayed the utilization of superior management concepts within their company. Boeing is the world's leading aerospace company and the largest manufacturer of commercial jetliners and military aircraft combined, with capabilities in rotorcraft, electronic and defense systems, missiles, satellites, launch vehicles and advanced information and communication systems (Boeing, 2006). Among Boeing's capabilities are the creation of new efficient staff members, the integration of military platforms, defense systems and the war fighter through network operations. This paper analyzes the three key management concepts implemented at Boeing, and the results achieved through them by the company.
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