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Analyzing Johnson's Monopoly Summary

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I have to agree with your perception of his Monopoly analogy. Johnson is a little over the top. I also believe a little competition makes us better at what we do. If everyone wins, what is the point? I think we may be seeing the effects of this watered down competition and everyone wins attitude a little in the society today. I know I see it in hiring young new employees in my business. What I see in new employees interviewing is an entitlement attitude. What I mean by that entitlement would be if they ask for something they expect to get it, without the hard work that comes along with the benefit. Many times there is not a lot of regard for authority. Likewise, young employees feel they should receive the same thing as a person who has worked

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