The aim of the assignment is to discuss the importance of leadership in the context of strategic management. In order to achieve this goal, the term leader must be distinguished from manager as a modal goal. Furthermore it needs to be clarified the relationship between strategic management and leadership.
To be able to achieve these goals the theoretical foundations about leadership and strategic management must first be developed in the second and third chapter. This includes respectively the history and evolution and a definition of these terms. After the basic understanding was created, the role of leadership in strategic management will be discussed in the main unit. Chapter five provides a conclusion and a critical examination of the research findings.
In many industries and sectors are currently undergoing a shift from evolutionary change to increasingly disruptive change. In this process, existing offerings and services are fundamentally called into question and in some cases even become obsolete. With this development, companies are forced to completely realign their business activities and thus face a complex challenge.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Background to the assignment
- Aim and approach of the assignment
- Literature review I: Leadership
- History and evolution of the term leadership
- Definition of leadership
- Leader vs. Manager
- Literature review II: Strategic management
- History and evolution of the term strategic management
- Definition of strategic management
- Leadership in strategic management
- Skills and characteristics of strategic leader
- Relationship between strategic management and leadership
- Influence of strategic leadership on business success
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This assignment aims to examine the significance of leadership within the context of strategic management. It investigates the distinction between leaders and managers, explores the connection between strategic management and leadership, and analyzes how strategic leadership influences business success.
- The evolution and definition of leadership
- The evolution and definition of strategic management
- The relationship between leadership and strategic management
- The impact of strategic leadership on business success
- The skills and characteristics of strategic leaders
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The introduction provides context by highlighting the increasing prevalence of disruptive change in various industries. It emphasizes the need for organizations to develop flexible strategies and the importance of leadership in aligning vision with organizational goals.
The first literature review delves into the history and evolution of the term "leadership," tracing its development from early theories to contemporary perspectives. This chapter examines the concept of leadership, its definition, and the distinction between leaders and managers.
The second literature review focuses on the history and evolution of the term "strategic management," exploring its development from early theories to modern approaches. The chapter defines strategic management and its key elements.
The main chapter explores the role of leadership in strategic management. It analyzes the skills and characteristics of strategic leaders, the relationship between strategic management and leadership, and the influence of strategic leadership on business success.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This assignment examines the key concepts of leadership, strategic management, business success, disruptive change, and strategic leadership. It investigates the relationship between these concepts and their implications for organizational performance.
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- Michel Neumann (Author), 2021, Leadership in the Context of Strategic Management, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1127562
