When most people hear the word management, they simultaneously think leadership, but are these two things the same? If you were confronted with the question; are you a manager or a leader, how would you respond? In this paper I will compare and contrast management and leadership, and summarize my strengths and opportunities for growth as a leader. Over the course of my work career, I have been employed by a variety of companies. I have worked under many different types of people, but one thing that the majority have in common is, they are managers not leaders. All of these managers shared similar characteristics in their management style. Management activities consistence of planning, budgeting, organizing and problem solving. Managers practice theses activities through order and consistency, it is demonstrated by controlling and oversee everyday task that employees are asked to complete. They reduce the occurrence of risk by controlling and pushing their employees in the direction that is most beneficial to the organization. There is no room for creativity under management, every activity has rules and a precise set of instructions to follow. Management is more concerned with stability and the short term goal of the company, short term meaning, goals that need to be accomplish here and now, today. Management depends on their authoritative power and their title to instil fear and uncertain in their employees to produce results. To conclude, all this being said managers are…
Leadership Interview I recently had the opportunity of interviewing Mr. Maity who has more than ten years of experience in leadership positions within his organization. He started his career after grad school with a small non-profit research organization. His leadership abilities were quickly realized and he became a part of a large company as a Project Manager. He recalls that in his first job, the small size of the company and the nature of operations meant that soon after joining the firm, he…
Leadership Vs. Management Some people think that leadership and management are same concepts. But they are different. The criteria for the difference in the management and leadership is as follows: Direction Leadership refers to setting the new direction for vision and mission for a team which they support, such as a leader is a spearhead for the new direction of the team toward the accomplishment of a common goal. On the other hand, management directs the resources as well as people in the team…
While leadership and management are often used interchangeably, they are in fact not the same thing. It’s not hard to understand why many people use these two skill sets reciprocally since quite often both are required by individuals in charge. For instance you may hear someone say “ His lack of leadership and direction lead to budget overruns” , or “Her inability to manage her team is the reason for high turnover”. However in the first instance budget overruns are not a result of bad…
education and past experience” (J. Arnold, 2017). Although leadership is learned, the knowledge and skills acquire by the leader can be influenced by his/her own characteristics, traits such as ethics, beliefs and values. As one develops their knowledge and skill, their characteristics, traits and beliefs will fit them into one of the different styles of leadership in work environments (J. Arnold, 2017). It is deemed that the mission, the vision and culture of the organization helps define which…
Leadership vs. Management Leadership comprises scientific and artistic fundamentals characterized by six imperative qualities. The scientific qualities of leadership focus on the process and tasks associated with evaluating, planning, decision making, and training. “The artistry of leadership is embodied in processes and tasks associated with relationship building, communicating, persuading, coaching, and evaluating or establishing context (G. R. Ledlow, M. N. Coppola, p. 11).” Management is…
Leadership is defined as “an influence relationship among leaders and followers who intend real changes and outcomes that reflect their shared purpose” (Rost, 2014). When society experiences lows within organizations, people look to people who have the ability to be a good leader and possess strong leadership skills. There is a difference between being a leader and being a manager; one shows strengths inherent in a person and the other shows how to become (a manager) by way of training.…
Management and Leadership Comparison Introduction In the Army, behavior is governed by a strict set of rules and regulations. The military has shaped my leadership and management style. The Holy Spirit has worked in my life to transform my weakness into strengths to become a better Soldier and leader. This paper discusses the influence of leadership, leadership principles, and strategies for management and leadership development. Influences of Leadership Employee job satisfaction and performance…
Many people may be qualified for a management position, but few are considered “leaders”. The important question to ask then is, what makes this distinction? There has been a great deal of research on this topic and scholars would agree that there are many defining differences between management and leadership. However, the best organizational leaders need to display the characteristics of both in order to effect positive change and achieve goals. I will examine the similarities and differences…
Chapter 14 - Management and Leadership Development The importance of effective management is an area that most organization seem to struggle with in today’s workforce. Each organization needs to make sure to incorporate the value of personal development for all managers, allowing them to be equipped and prepared to manage as well as to take on leadership roles. Knowing how to lead and motivate employees through their workplace is a crucial part of the larger scope of management and…