QUESTION 1
These cases share the common similarity of describing people management challenges and the varying angles of solutions which could be adopted based on either a leadership or management perspective. Another similarity that transcends is the common communication gap between the various levels of operations in the specific organizations cited. For example: Case one demonstrates the communication dilemma Derek the new hired supervisor experiences with his employees.
QUESTION 2
These cases are mostly about both Leadership and management because, most successful business men and women are susceptible to accepting either a leader or a manager’s role contingent on the situations and the context. In relation to the given cases, case 1 highlights …show more content…
Employees are encouraged to ask leadership tough questions and openly share their perspectives. This culture of openness is emphasized in its company vision and mission statement, “Facebook’s mission is to give people the power to share and make the world more open and connected.” - (Facebook Social Media Network). To no surprise, this is as well incorporated into the products Facebook develops. For example, over the years, Facebook’s products are updated based on the experiences and feedback of the users and its employees. Moreso, the company has established a practice of Friday Q&As where Mark and other top executives address puzzling questions from employees relating to the product or the …show more content…
QUESTION 4
1. Leaders are not always given the perfect conditions to operate in. Today’s global businesses face a myriad of challenges from both the micro and macro environment. However, the effective leaders seize the opportunities in every imperfect situation and channel them into business successes. Problems as a leader is inevitable hence my key take away is to always find the spot of leverage to turn seemingly bad circumstances to achievements.
2. Another key take away is to merge leadership and management concepts in organizational positions where responsibility for others is required. A leader must welcome the philosophies of management where as a manager must advance the companies opportunities into success through learning how to lead. Effective leadership is a blend of an ability to lead and to manage.
3. Finally, leaders are made and unmade by their followers and vice versa. All the case studies demonstrate either manager-employee relationship or leader-follower relationship. It is therefore an imperative to learn how to coordinate these relationships for successful workplace
These cases share the common similarity of describing people management challenges and the varying angles of solutions which could be adopted based on either a leadership or management perspective. Another similarity that transcends is the common communication gap between the various levels of operations in the specific organizations cited. For example: Case one demonstrates the communication dilemma Derek the new hired supervisor experiences with his employees.
QUESTION 2
These cases are mostly about both Leadership and management because, most successful business men and women are susceptible to accepting either a leader or a manager’s role contingent on the situations and the context. In relation to the given cases, case 1 highlights …show more content…
Employees are encouraged to ask leadership tough questions and openly share their perspectives. This culture of openness is emphasized in its company vision and mission statement, “Facebook’s mission is to give people the power to share and make the world more open and connected.” - (Facebook Social Media Network). To no surprise, this is as well incorporated into the products Facebook develops. For example, over the years, Facebook’s products are updated based on the experiences and feedback of the users and its employees. Moreso, the company has established a practice of Friday Q&As where Mark and other top executives address puzzling questions from employees relating to the product or the …show more content…
QUESTION 4
1. Leaders are not always given the perfect conditions to operate in. Today’s global businesses face a myriad of challenges from both the micro and macro environment. However, the effective leaders seize the opportunities in every imperfect situation and channel them into business successes. Problems as a leader is inevitable hence my key take away is to always find the spot of leverage to turn seemingly bad circumstances to achievements.
2. Another key take away is to merge leadership and management concepts in organizational positions where responsibility for others is required. A leader must welcome the philosophies of management where as a manager must advance the companies opportunities into success through learning how to lead. Effective leadership is a blend of an ability to lead and to manage.
3. Finally, leaders are made and unmade by their followers and vice versa. All the case studies demonstrate either manager-employee relationship or leader-follower relationship. It is therefore an imperative to learn how to coordinate these relationships for successful workplace