Irrational Executives Threaten American Business
Science Digest reports in its September issue that irrational executives have become a business problem in the United States. Psychoanalyst Abraham Zaleznik cites Adolf Hitler as an example of the charismatic leader who undermines rational judgment. Psychiatrist Philip Mechanick warns such bosses may seek inappropriate coworker approvals, softening objectivity in decisions.
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The New York market extended a summer rally with a 227.5 point jump in the Dow to 1239.73, led by blue chip, oil, auto, retail, computer and financial shares. The Nasdaq-like breadth favored gainers 4 to 1 on the NYSE with 128.14 million shares traded, while government data showed continued growth and easing inflation.
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