Managerial Leadership
Define leadership and management/supervision. What are the primary differences and what are the similarities?
Leadership is defined as the ability to attract capable people, motivate them to put forth their best efforts and solve problems that arise (Manning, 2012). Simply stated, leadership is social influence and influences people to leave a mark and initiate change resulting in a desired outcome (Manning, 2102). Management is often confused with leadership. Management involves four functions—planning, organizing, direction and controlling. The four functions require insight, decisiveness, courage, strength and diplomacy as well as many other characteristics (Manning, 2012).
Primary differences between the two include the way in which work is distributed in an organization. Management leads through delegation, while leadership leads through the influence of the activity or of the person (Manning, 2012). A company with strong management promotes consistency and stability throughout the company, while a company with good leadership shows great strides in accomplishment. There needs to be a good balance in the two to have a successful organization with constant performance and motivated employees.
Manning, G., & Curtis, K. (2012). The Art of Leadership (4th ed.).
New York: McGraw-Hill.
How would you go about straightening out Black?
First off, I would have a meeting with Black and discuss his disgruntles against the company and find the underlining reason as to why he is acting in this fashion. This allows for two way communication and helps him feel as if he is being heard by upper management. After the discussion, I would discuss with him his attitude and why his behavior is inappropriate in the workplace. If he has issues with the company the perhaps he should reconsider the job. I would also talk with him about leading by example. His actions and the language use by him could be affecting the performance of his subordinates.
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Leadership is defined as the ability to attract capable people, motivate them to put forth their best efforts and solve problems that arise (Manning, 2012). Simply stated, leadership is social influence and influences people to leave a mark and initiate change resulting in a desired outcome (Manning, 2102). Management is often confused with leadership. Management involves four functions—planning, organizing, direction and controlling. The four functions require insight, decisiveness, courage, strength and diplomacy as well as many other characteristics (Manning, 2012).
Primary differences between the two include the way in which work is distributed in an organization. Management leads through delegation, while leadership leads through the influence of the activity or of the person (Manning, 2012). A company with strong management promotes consistency and stability throughout the company, while a company with good leadership shows great strides in accomplishment. There needs to be a good balance in the two to have a successful organization with constant performance and motivated employees.
Manning, G., & Curtis, K. (2012). The Art of Leadership (4th ed.).
New York: McGraw-Hill.
How would you go about straightening out Black?
First off, I would have a meeting with Black and discuss his disgruntles against the company and find the underlining reason as to why he is acting in this fashion. This allows for two way communication and helps him feel as if he is being heard by upper management. After the discussion, I would discuss with him his attitude and why his behavior is inappropriate in the workplace. If he has issues with the company the perhaps he should reconsider the job. I would also talk with him about leading by example. His actions and the language use by him could be affecting the performance of his subordinates.
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