embry MGMT671 1.7 - Video Case Study: Don Quixote Video and Essay

View this video based on Professor Emeritus James G. March, Don Quixote: Man of LaMancha. It is acclaimed at the Stanford University School of Business, that the video creatively examines how Quixote's kind of self-knowledge might serve modern leadership. The video parallels episodes from Quixote's adventures with illustrative examples in the modern world-from former President Richard Nixon and Martin Luther King, Jr., to Bill Gates and Hewlett-Packard. Engaging interviews with contemporary leaders drawn from business, government, and education are interwoven with archival footage of historic leaders who demonstrate imagination, perseverance in the face of adversity, and joy in work.

Compose an essay that lists what you believe to be the lessons that can be learned from the Cervantes' romantic knight from La Mancha to offer the bottom-line business world of today in terms of leadership and creating an entrepreneur imagination/spirit. Cite specific examples (stories, experiences, scenarios) to support your beliefs.

Submit your 300-500 word essay following the instructions below. It should follow APA standards, be grammatically sound, and free from spelling errors.

Naming Convention:

Prior to submitting your paper, please use the following naming convention for your file: Lastname_Module#_Activity# (eg. Smith_9_4).

For citations and referencing, only half a page of quoting is allowed. A note on quoting: Contrary to what many people believe, quoting your sources is not the most desirable form of scholarly support. This is because quoting a source does not clearly show that you understand what that source is saying. While there are situations where you may want to use the exact words as the original author, in most cases your interest is in the ideas and arguments which support them. It is considered bad form in scholarly writing to string together quote after quote with only a few connecting words in between.

The criteria established are minimum requirements for this research paper. More information can be added as long as it is approved by the instructor. Points will be deducted if the paper does not comply. Use the rubric to achieve the maximum grade for this activity.