1. How would you explain Alabbar's decision to borrow US$700 million for property development in Syria in a power perspective?
2. Emaar owns California developer John Laing Homes, which they bought for US$1 billion. What influence does this give Emaar in an important overseas market such as the United States?
3. How could Alabbar use his influence to ensure the long term stability and success of Emaar using his considerable contacts?
4. What types of power are related most strongly to leadership effectiveness and why?