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

Abstract

This study addresses the monographic character and interpersonal relationships between crew members of merchant ships and the conflicts that can be generated. The difficulties encountered in the profession due to confinement for days, may reach months, to relationships with people of different cultures, and levels of education, having to live dependent on each other. In order to have, in an unusual environment like a ship, a satisfying relationship between people, is necessary to have knowledge of techniques, patience, understanding and identification of leadership in the team. Thus, a leader with different skills that meet these conditions is essential for the development of the activities of the crew, for the motivation of the team and for recognizing talent. This monograph is based on a study of leadership, types of leadership, influence, power and authority, the difference between group and team, of the greatest leaders in history its qualities and characteristics. Its main focus is to highlight the role of the leader in this field. This work is completed with the implementation of these concepts to life aboard of the Merchant Navy and the function of leader in these vessels.