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cannot be explained further. The Rule of Benedict, after all, according to Gilbraith,
stands equal with Sun Tzu or Clausewitz in the grand body of leadership literature.
Discuss 5 similarities and 5 differences of the Rule of St Benedict with Civil Law
Similarities
1. Both the Rule and Civil Law are for the interest of the community, or rather, the
people, and not the individual.
hallmarks of the rule, and Civil Law agrees that all things done must be for the
common good.
2. Both the Rule and Civil Law respect the modern day changes and innovations.
Both instruments adapt to the demands of society and generational
responsibilities. It all depends on what paradigm is used.
3. Both the Rule and Civil Law keep constant guard for ethics. Keep constant
guard over the actions of your life, Benedict said. Civil Law grants damages to
those who inflict moral and ethical violations.
4. Both the Rule and Civil Law recognize stability. The Rule emphasizes on stability
of organizations and monasteries. On the other hand, Civil Law recognizes the
stability of the government because it is of, for and by the people.
5. Both the Rule and Civil Law agree on the importance of customary practice.
Ritual should therefore be short and pure, Benedict said. On the other hand,
Civil Law respects the customs and traditions of individuals as embodied in the
New Civil Code.
Differences
1. The Rule and Civil Law differs on age as an element. Absolutely nowhere shall
age automatically determine rank, Benedict said.
3. The Rule and Civil Law differs on grievance procedure. The rule provides that
the Abbot should so regulate and arrange all matters regarding it. On the other
hand, Civil Law requires the establishment of the Labor Arbiter, Conciliation
Board and the DOLE Secretary to hear grievances.
4. The Rule and Civil Law differs on what the leader must do. The Rule suggests
that the leader must lead by example than by words.
5. The Rule and Civil Law differs on the rule of humility and moderation. Whoever
exalts himself shall be humbled, said Benedict.
No provision of humility or
respect their leaders when the former see that the latter are leading by example.
2. Following the Rule and admitting no excuses. It acknowledges that leaders must
not present excuses in times of failure.
3. Humility as the root, mother, nurse, foundation and bond of all virtue. It shall be
the number one characteristic of leaders which should foster obedience and
respect.
4. Unmatched bulldog resolve and gritty determination. It is true to the popular
Benedictine principles of prayer and work. Leaders must persevere and have grit
amidst tumultous work.
The aforementioned characteristics are not merely applied to each social leader
such as the President, Senators, Chief Executive Officers, Managers or even School
Heads. It is ought to be learned, individually, through the years and from the ground up,
by simply applying the Rule of St. Benedict in every action they take. It is not an
automatic thing to do after finishing the book on Benedictine Rule on Leadership.
Rather, it is a way of life. It is a practice which ought to be molded into the daily lives of
leaders, managers and changers of society. For without practice and self-absorption of
the values, it will mere be just another book in the library.
What is the significance of the Benedictine rule in the formation of future Bedan
Lawyers?
Bedan Lawyers who ought to be guided by the Benedictine principles of prayer,
work and peace, are expected to be holistic persons who excel in their respective
endeavors. They are expected to excel not only in school, nor in the Bar, nor in the
regular office workplace. They not only become mere lawyers or defenders of the law.
Rather, they are meant to lead big law firms or business corporations, or non-profit
organizations. This would entail having a firm ground on Saint Benedicts Rule as a tool
for providing the most basic and essential ingredients for creating a truly sustainable
organization.
This is where Benedictine Rule of Leadership comes into play.
The valued
characteristics of a good leader are equally balanced with the ideal organization and
management system of Saint Benedict. It is, after all, one of the most oldest and most
revered in leadership literature.
What is the main theme of the book? Justify your answer.
All for one an one for all.
Such was the call of the Three Musketeers and which I firmly believe is the main
them of the book balancing the individual and the organization. Throughout the book,
readers are thought how to develop an organization according to the idea of Saint
Benedicts Rule, how to engage and manage the systems of an organization just like
how the monasteries and the order are run, and how to be a leader as envisioned and
exemplified by no less than Saint Benedict.
Common throughout the book is the blending of organizational theories with
individual interests. Not only did the communitys success depend upon the satisfaction
of each member, but the individual needed the team as well to improve on its own self.
As opposed to the Roman leadership practice which preoccupied with the interests of
the ruling class, the Beneditine Rule of Leadership, as exemplified by the monastic
community, was striving to balance the interests of the individual and the organization.
The community, together with the individuals, is of paramount importance which will
lead to sustainability, development and longevity.