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General Sarath Fonseka
MC 51310CPM 2663W.P.J. Kelum (+940714498022)BUS 4304 Organizational Culture and LeadershipDepartment of Business AdministrationFaculty of Management Studies and CommerceUniversity Of Sri Jayewardenepura
 
Sarath Fonseka
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ieutenant General Sarath Fonseka RWP, RSP, VSV, USP, rcds, psc, SLSR is a SriLankan Army officer who has served throughout the Sri Lankan civil war and beenthe Commander of the Sri Lanka Army since December 6, 2005.
Personal characteristics of Lieutenant General Sarath Fonseka
When considering about personal characteristics of Army Commander can beidentified both within and outside the context of work in order to contribute tosuccessful leadership, it can identify as General personal traits and Task related personal traits.
General Personal Traits
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Self-confidence.Which means the leader must be self-assured without being bombastic or overbearing instills confidence in team members. He has that confidence toachieve the target. He is always stating that it was possible for the Army toreach a position of strength not only to achieve its objectives according to awell conceived plan but also to retain the areas "cleared ". The commander tryto project that self-confidence to team members make use of media or other channels.
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Honesty, Integrity and Credibility.In Riviresa operation he had to face many accusations on fraud due to over useof satellite phone the bill was raised up to 10 Million. But ultimately the courtrecover that the reason behind this. That was due to case of the commander have given his phone to soldiers to contact their parents.Sarath FonsekaSri LankaService/branchSri Lanka ArmyRankLieutenant GeneralUnitSri Lanka Sinha RegimentCommandsheldCommander of the SriLankan Army,Chief of Staff of the SriLankan ArmyBattles/warsSri Lankan Civil War,Insurrection 1987-89AwardsRana Wickrama Padakkama,Rana Soora Padakkama,Vishista Seva Vibhushanaya(recommended by himself),Uttama Seva Padakkama,Desa Pootra Sammanaya
 
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Enthusiasm.Lieutenant General Sarath Fonseka, a warrior in the fight against separatismthat has lasted over two decades in the country became a prime target on theLTTE hit list. In such a situation also his challenging contributions to thetheater of war received the wrath of Tamil Tiger terrorists since his meticulous planning and subsequent operations brought about humiliating defeats to theenemy. On the date of 25
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April 2006, a woman suicide bomber who had penetrated the Army Headquarters premises blew her-self up but theCommander survived. Earlier also he had to faced to artillery and had to admithospital for medical treatment. In such a situation also who continually provide contribution to the country on his duty with enthusiasm.
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Sense of human.The Commander said in the program of Thulawa brought cast by ITN that heis confident that once the Tamil youth in the East see the advantages of peacethey will not go back to join the Terrorists. All communities in the East arecooperating with the Security Forces and the Government as they canvisualize a bright and peaceful future for all communities. We can presumethat whose sense of human on that statement.
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ExtroversionGiving a strong boost to military ties between India and Sri Lanka,Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Sarath Fonseka, upon completionof his productive week-long tour to India returned home on recent pastThe visit was aimed at enhancing better understanding between the twoArmies and exchange of views. The commander normally does not wish toseparate from other community and people and who interest to share their experience and knowledge with him.
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AssertivenessIn a television interview he was being stating that it is my task to eliminateterrorism as practiced by the LTTE leader while the Sri Lanka Government(SLG) will resolve the political problem with a political solution, whichstatement sows the assertiveness and of his mind.
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High tolerance for frustrationThe major factor which enabled the LTTE to increase its strength andinfluence was because the Governments during the earlier periods did not
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sandeepani7

hello. it was really not prudent 2 publish such information. especially such private confidential personal details. and when this guy is a target of MANY people & organisations!! these information can b used for bad perposes . & perhaps they already have

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