Question: Zaleznik (1977) said that leaders and managers are different. What research evidence is there to support or reject such a view? Do you agree with him?

Essay , 2005 , 15 Seiten , Note: 2,0 (B)

BWL - Unternehmensführung, Management, Organisation

The business sector in today’s society is increasing rapidly. On the one hand this increase produces the need for more people to manage and lead the growing companies. On the other hand this growing need also raises some potential questions:
Could anyone become a leader or a manager? Is there a difference between both? Can people be trained to become leaders or managers? Just like many other questions that might be asked in business; these questions have no exclusive, definite answer.

Due it is important to produce an assignment with the following issues:

Part 2.1: Support of the thesis: Leaders and managers are different Primarily this part points out Zaleznik’s notion about the differences between leaders and managers. Moreover it highlights further arguments from researches that support this main idea.

Part 2.2: Rejection of the thesis: Leaders and managers are equal
In this juncture it is attempted to reject the thesis from the previous part. Hence it is the essential issue to set out the similarities between both economical occupational titles.

Part 2.3: Personal comment on the thesis: Leaders and managers are different
The last topic compares both former parts and includes my personal opinion towards Zaleznik’s assumption.

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Introduction
• Leaders vs. Managers
  • Support of the thesis: Leaders and managers are different
  • Rejection of the thesis: Leaders and managers are equal
  • Personal comment on the thesis: Leaders and managers are different
• Conclusion
• References

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This assignment examines the distinction between leaders and managers, drawing upon the work of Zaleznik (1977). The paper investigates the validity of the claim that leaders and managers possess distinct characteristics and roles within organizations.

• Differences between leaders and managers
• Similarities between leaders and managers
• The impact of leadership and management styles on organizational success
• The role of individual traits and skills in leadership and management
• The relationship between leadership, management, and organizational culture

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• Introduction: This chapter establishes the context for the assignment by exploring the growing need for leaders and managers in today's business sector. It introduces the key question of whether there is a fundamental difference between leaders and managers and raises questions about the development and training of leaders and managers.
• Leaders vs. Managers: This section delves into the core argument of the assignment by presenting contrasting views on the nature of leadership and management. It explores the different characteristics and approaches associated with each role and aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the distinction between the two.
• Support of the thesis: Leaders and managers are different: This section supports Zaleznik's view that leaders and managers are distinct. It presents research evidence and arguments that highlight the differences between leadership and management, focusing on aspects such as emotional involvement, decision-making processes, and communication styles.
• Rejection of the thesis: Leaders and managers are equal: This section attempts to refute the argument presented in the previous section by focusing on the similarities between leaders and managers. It highlights shared functions, responsibilities, and skills that contribute to successful organizational outcomes.
• Personal comment on the thesis: Leaders and managers are different: This chapter presents a personal perspective on the debate. It integrates the arguments presented in the previous sections and offers a concluding statement about the relationship between leadership and management.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This assignment explores key concepts in leadership and management, including: leadership styles, management styles, organizational behavior, individual traits, organizational culture, leadership theory, management theory, and the work of Zaleznik (1977).

• Hochschule: University of Salford (School of Management)
• Veranstaltung: Organisational Behaviour
• Note: 2,0 (B)
• Autor: Michael Schmidt (Autor:in)
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2005
• Seiten: 15
• Katalognummer: V39475
• ISBN (eBook): 9783638382267
• Sprache: Englisch
• Schlagworte: Question, Zaleznik, What, Organisational, Behaviour