On the April 8th, 1787, James Madison wrote to the Governor Edmund Randolph of Virginia: "My Dear Friend, I'm happy to see that you are turning your thoughts towards the business of May next." Madison was referring to the Federal Convention scheduled to begin the next month in Philadelphia to revise the Articles of Confederation.
James Madison and The Business of May Next (A) Case Study Solution
Madison's job was for a completely new form of government-although the coming gathering had made clear its purpose of simply improving the existing government under the Articles of Confederation. This case explores the extraordinary leadership of James Madison who had few stereotypical qualities of a leader.
PUBLICATION DATE: February 03, 2009 PRODUCT #: UV1077-HCB-ENG
This is just an excerpt. This case is about LEADERSHIP & MANAGING PEOPLE
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