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    organization (Northouse, 2009). The actions of leaders should inspire and positively impact their followers. The approach of leaders in handling adversities highlights many features of their character. The renowned 1962 motion picture, Mutiny on the Bounty sheds light on the leadership styles of Captain William Bligh (Captain Bligh) and Lt. Fletcher Christian (Christian) who were the two main characters in the movie. Both men occupied positions on the ship that was bound for destination in Jamaica,

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    the Bounty, the European’s men once discovered Tahiti, but they weren 't just captivated by the beauty of the island they were captivated by the sexality and beauty of the women there. You can see in the movie that Tahiti was filled with beautiful, tanned skinned, and minimal clothed women. The sexual desire the European men got from these women for their sex appeals lead the main character Christian and another fellow sailor to create a mutiny against their hated Captain (Mutiny on the Bounty). One

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    the Great Gates to Heavens Oracles, The Archaeans. Not damn Bounty Hunters traipsing across galaxies and universes pursuing fools. Damned? In a manner of speaking, he supposed they were according to the Archaeans once they’d discovered an act of greed committed by one of the brothers. “I thought we were off rotation?” Jonas asked. He did too. He glanced over his shoulder at the two hunters wearing similar expressions of expectancy. “Bounty Hunters aren’t afforded privileges,” he said, stalking across

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    The Bounty Astrid Vesterlund ES15C After finally finding Pitcairn Island and witnessing their ship burn down, Fletcher Christian and his crewmates begin exploring the Island. Seeing that the Island is uninhabited, had a great deal of fruit and water and it was somewhat inaccessible, it was a kind of haven for the mutineers. Knowing they have to have somewhere to sleep during the night, the men started building cabins, resembling the one’s on Tahiti. During the following weeks the men keep building

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    All I could do at this point as I continued my journey was pray, pray to the lords above that I could survive this. No bounty hunters could track me, no

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    By 2021, nuclear war has devastated the planet Earth. It has led to the mass extinction of several species and has prompted electric-animal development; it has left entire apartment buildings to just one tenant and has encouraged human connection via the Empathy Box; and it has caused humankind such heartache, that scientists have created the Penfield Mood Organ to regulate emotions. Above all else, however, it has led to isolation. The technological advancements that it has inspired have consumed

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    Bounty Hunting Summary: Bounty hunting is not all about pretty guns and obtaining a reputation, though those can be two perks of the business. There is a slew of hard work, strategy, and passion behind that tough reputation and those cold eyes. It is stressed as being serious business. Schools and law enforcement personnel do not want people in the business if all they are looking for is a thrill. The prospective hunters must meet some kind of education requirements and criteria in virtually every

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    Homework Assignment 3: Leadership Film Overview The film Mutiny on the Bounty tells the story of a merchant ship lead by Captain William Bligh and Lieutenant Fletcher Christian (Milestone & Reed, 1962). The Bounty was on a mission to harvest breadfruit trees from Tahiti and transport them to Jamaica to become a source of cheap food for slaves in the British West Indies (Milestone & Reed, 1962). After a long and grueling excursion, a mutiny occurs that divides the crew members and leads to chaos

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    Compare and Contrast the Leadership Styles of Captain William Bligh verses Lieutenant Fletcher Christian. The topic of leadership evokes curiosity about our leaders and their approaches in decision making, leadership styles and the effectiveness of their leadership. At time leaders are critiqued for their actions or views on different business affairs. In today’s working environment leaders set the tone, vision, and goals of any organization. Leadership has a huge impact on the culture of an organization

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    well as different types of leaders. Leaders can range from being someone who holds a position of power, such as President Barack Obama, or someone who can demand respect and has the ability to lead a group of people like Fletcher Christian in The Bounty. Many people would characterize the managers and heads of companies as capable leaders, or coaches of sports teams as leaders. Between the jobs and roles above, there are several different ways of leadership. Not every group responds the same to the

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