"William Stavropoulos": The Successful decision making styles of the CEO of Dow Chemical Corporation, William Stavropoulos.

Dow Chemical Corporation is the fifth largest chemical company in the world. In recent years the company has undergone massive restructuring in an effort to become even more productive and efficient than ever before. William Stavropoulos, president and CEO, is the singular individual most responsible. This essay will focus on what type of decision-making style that Mr. Stravropoulos embraced as he built his legacy in Dow's history. This essay will also describe how Mr. Stavropoulos …

…on challenging goals is still producing rewards for the Dow Corporation. He has made a difference for Dow that will last for years to come. References: [1] Richard M Hodgetts, Dow Chemical's CEO William Stavropoulos on structure and decision making, The Academy of Management Executive. Briarcliff Manor: Nov 1999.Vol.13, Iss. 4; pg. 29, 7 pgs [2] No Author Listed, Decision Making Styles, Leadership Management Development Center, Inc., Winter Haven Fl., Available at: http://leadershipmanagement.com/html-files/decision.htm, Retrieved July 28, 2005