John Is a Well-Known Consultant Who Makes $150 an Hour

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Essay

John is a well-known consultant who makes $150 an hour and has all the work he can handle. He has a big job in Washington
D.C., ten hours away. He can drive at a cost of $80 round trip or take a one-hour flight for $300. Which is he likely to do? Are there circumstances that may lead him to choose otherwise?

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Definitions:

Infallibility

The belief in the incapability of making mistakes or being wrong, often associated with certain leaders, organizations, or doctrinal beliefs.

Laissez-Faire Leadership

A leadership style characterized by low participation of the leader in decision-making, giving team members significant freedom in how they complete tasks.

Transformational Leadership

A leadership approach that causes change in individuals and social systems, inspiring followers to exceed their own self-interests for the good of the group or organization.

Direct Opposition

A situation where two forces or ideas are completely against each other, showing no compatibility or agreement.