They seek power, influence and control over people and resources.
In doing so, he retains a measure of influence and control over the process.
But a fear of undue corporate influence and control has limited the practice.
Because it embodies so much, productivity is hard to influence and control.
"In Paris, where Augie was being written," Bellow recalled, "it was Charlie (that is, Augie) who resisted influence and control.
And it is memories of this conflict that help drive Iran's bid for influence and control in post-Saddam Iraq.
Our highly documented pasts will have an impact on our prospects, and our ability to influence and control how we are perceived by others will decrease dramatically.
Inspirational platitudes about reconciliation may appeal to the emotions of the voters, but they do not matter to those who stand to lose influence and control.
"We teach them to focus on things you can influence and control, such as their roles on the pitch, movement and attitude," he says.
The other gangs resented Mr. George's growing influence and control over lucrative security contracts, and a war between them has turned increasingly bloody.
Their policy towards the popular uprisings has kept closely to the standard guidelines: support the forces most amenable to US influence and control.
