According to Armstrong (2009), “Management is concerned with the effective use of all resources, including people. While leadership concentrates on getting the best out of people to do their best to achieve a desired result. It involves developing and communicating a vision for the future, motivating people and gaining their engagement.” These definitions mentions that there are several different between leading and managing people in businesses and organisations. In general, people consider management is all about planning, organising, leading and controlling while leadership is more concern with qualities such as motivation, innovation and support to achieve the goals and objectives.
This essay will explain the major different between the leadership and management. By comparing the differences, I will first define the concepts of leadership and management, their roles and how they inspire, lead, support and motivate people in the workforces. Second I will analyse more detail on leadership and management functions are widely operation based on several scholar and academics and business perspectives, and finally I will use the several leadership and management theories to explain key differences between leadership and managerial behaviour in order to predict the future managerial leadership skill in organisations.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- The concepts of leadership and management
- Differences in Leadership and Management
- Leadership and Management Approaches
- Trait Theory
- Behavioural Leadership Approaches
- Contingency Theory
- Integrative Theory
Objectives and Key Themes
This essay aims to explore the relationship between management and leadership, highlighting their key differences and demonstrating their distinct roles within organizations. The essay will define the concepts of both leadership and management, emphasizing how these roles are intertwined in achieving organizational goals.
- Defining the concepts of leadership and management
- Examining the differences between leadership and management
- Analyzing leadership and management approaches
- Exploring various leadership theories
- Understanding the interplay between leadership and management in organizational success
Chapter Summaries
- Introduction: This section provides an introductory overview of management and leadership, highlighting their different roles and the importance of understanding their relationship in achieving desired results.
- The concepts of leadership and management: This chapter defines the concepts of leadership and management in greater detail, elaborating on their distinct functions, roles, and how they inspire, lead, support, and motivate individuals within organizations.
- Differences in Leadership and Management: This chapter examines the key differences between management and leadership, emphasizing the contrasting approaches they take in achieving organizational goals. It also discusses the overlapping nature of these roles and how effective managers can also act as leaders.
- Leadership and Management Approaches: This chapter explores various leadership and management theories that offer insight into effective leadership and management practices. It includes discussions on trait theory, behavioural leadership approaches, contingency theory, and integrative theory.
Keywords
This essay focuses on the concepts of management and leadership, exploring their key differences and their roles in organizational success. The text emphasizes leadership theories, including trait theory, behavioural leadership approaches, contingency theory, and integrative theory. It also touches upon the importance of communication, motivation, vision, and effective decision-making within the context of both leadership and management.
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- Daniel Za (Author), 2018, Relationship between management and leadership, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/494498
