What Makes An Executive?

May, 1962

What Makes an Executive?Not long ago, as part of a university survey designed to gauge their understanding of business theories and practices, several hundred entering freshmen were asked this question:"Assuming that you owned a large business firm, what is the principal quality, trait or qualification you would want your executives to possess?"Among the answers were these random -- but fairly typical -- examples:"I'd want my executives to dress well and have good personalities.&q...