PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT

SUBJECT TEACHER: PALLAVI RALLAN

ABRAHAM LINCOLN

A LEADER A HERO AN INSPIRATION

CONTENTS INTRODUCTION EDUCATION HISTORY 1) LINCOLNS ADULT LIFE 2) LINCOLN:PRESIDENT 3) THE CIVIL WAR LEADERSHIP SKILLS MOTIVATION INSPIRATIONS FAILURES/WEAKNESS LINCOLNS DEATH

INTRODUCTION

16th president of United States of America. Member: U.S. House of Representatives from

Illinois's 7th district. Served: U.S.A from March 1861 till his

assassination in 1865. He ended slavery. Promoted: economic and financial

modernization.

EDUCATION Qualification-As a Lawyer and practiced in

Springfield. And sat in the state legislature from 1834 -1842.

Studied subjects-Mathematics, Literature and law.

Finally his formal education ended very quickly.

Eventually he self-educated himself and became lawyer.

HISTORY.

Born: February 12, 1809,Hodgenville, Kentucky, U.S.

Political party: Republican Party (1854–1865)National Union Party (1864–1865)

Other politicalaffiliations :Whig Party (Before 1854)

Spouse: Mary Todd Children:Robert,Edward,William,Tad Profession :Lawyer

HISTORY.. Son of a Kentucky frontiersman. Struggle for a living and for learning.

LINCOLN’S ADULT LIFE

Extraordinary efforts to attain knowledge. Captain in the Black Hawk War. Spent eight years in the Illinois legislature. Rode the circuit of courts for many years. His law partner said of him, "His ambition

was a little engine that knew no rest."

THE CIVIL WAR Began on April 12th ,1861 in South California . Jan 1, 1863 Lincoln issued the final Emancipapion

proclamation which freed the slaves. April 9th ,1965 the south surrendered to the north

and the war was over .

LINCOLN THE PRESIDENT

As President, Built the Republican Party . Rallied most of the northern Democrats to

the Union cause. On January 1, 1863,issued the Emancipation

Proclamation . Won re-election in 1864. As a President was flexible and generous.

LEADERSHIP QUALITIES

A house divided against itself cannot stand. Demonstrated an ability to withstand

adversity and to move forward in the face of frustration.

An individual who wanted to make an impact. Believed in himself and his vision for the

country. This is the mark of a true leader.

Capacity to listen to different points of view. Ability to learn on a job. Ready willingness to share credit for success.

Willingness to share blame for failure. Awareness of own weaknesses. Ability to control emotions.

Know how to relax and replenish. Go into the field and manage directly. Strength to adhered fundamental goals. Ability to communicate goals and mission.

MOTIVATION

The Gettysburg speech :Biggest motivation for the entire of USA and the military force during the civil war.

Abraham lincoln: Leader, an icon, a national hero.

INSPIRATION:ABRAHIM LINCOLN

“Force is all conquering but its victories are short lived”.

“When I do good, I feel good ;when I do bad, I feel bad and that is my religion.”

“I am a firm believer in the people, if given the truth they can be depended upon to meet any national crises”.

Am I not destroying my enemies , when I make friends of them?

“Always bear in mind that your own resolution is more important than anyone think”

FAILURE/WEAKNESS OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN.

“Failed/not successful in business.” Lost his position as a speaker. Lost elections many times. Nervous break down. Judgments given by him during the civil war

cost him criticism .

WHAT DID HE FIGHT FOR?

ABRAHAM LINCOLN: A GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE, FOR THE PEOPLE,BY THE PEOPLE.

Fought for slavery. Fought at the time when the entire of U.S.A.

had lost hopes. Changed the definition of what the

government actually is.

DEATH OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN Assassination: Good Friday, April 14, 1865, as

the American Civil War was drawing to a close.

Assassination was planned and carried out by well-known actor John Wilkes Booth.

Shot while watching the play Our American Cousin at Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C. with his wife, Mary Todd Lincoln.

FUN FACTS

Favorite food : fruit salad , cheese , crackers Sports : wrestling and walking Pet : Horse (named : OLD BOB)

PRESENTED BY

EKTA BOHRA - 04

SUMIT JAIN-11

KRISHA LODHAVIA-18

SIDHARTH MEHTA -25

AKSHAY RAJA-32

HINAL SHAH-39

PATHIK SHAH-46

GAURANG SINGHAL-53