Relações interpessoais a bordo de navios mercantes: o papel do líder

Abstract

This monographic character study addresses the theme: interpersonal relationship between crew members of merchant vessels, focusing on the figure of the leader. The relationship among people to be good and survive the hardships of the complex daily life on board needs investment, known of techniques and the identification of the group’s leadership. Given the scenario exposed above, the leader with different skills and abilities is essential for the expected development of the crew’s activities, group motivation, talent identification and investment in these. This leader, in merchant vessels, is materialized by the master. Therefore, it stands out for choosing the right technique of leadership to use, consistency in their attitudes and ethical in their usual decisions. This work was made under this point of view, and it was based on the stories of those who lived and still live in person the great difference between the relationships at work on land and on board.