The world today and especially the business world are changing rapidly. Globalization, increasing competition, shortening product lifecycle while increasing product complexity, variety and quality are only some issues, which characterise this. Every company is influenced by these changes, hence it is a challenge for the managers to find the best way to cope with it. This paper will therefore explain and discuss how to manage and lead successfully within manufacturing industry. While chapter 2 deals with management and leadership in general, in chapter 3 and 4 the internal elements and external influences of management and leadership have been investigated.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Explanation of management and leadership
- The role and qualities of manager
- Leadership and leader qualities
- Distinctions and interrelationships between managers and leaders
- Internal elements of management and leadership
- Product and Technology
- Managerial activities
- Planning
- Organizing
- Controlling
- Human resources management
- External influences
- Conclusions
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This assignment aims to analyze and discuss the complexities of effective management and leadership in the context of the rapidly changing manufacturing industry. The assignment explores the challenges posed by globalization, increased competition, and evolving product life cycles. It focuses on finding successful approaches to managing and leading within this dynamic environment.
- Defining and differentiating management and leadership
- Examining the essential qualities and skills of successful managers and leaders
- Analyzing the key internal elements of management and leadership, including product and technology, managerial activities, and human resource management
- Exploring the external influences that shape management and leadership in manufacturing
- Identifying strategies for navigating the complexities of managing and leading in the contemporary manufacturing landscape
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This chapter sets the stage by acknowledging the rapid changes in the business world, particularly in the manufacturing sector. It highlights the challenges that these changes present to managers and leaders and introduces the purpose of the assignment.
- Explanation of management and leadership: This chapter provides a foundational understanding of management and leadership, defining their key characteristics and outlining the differences between them. It explores the role and qualities of a successful manager, focusing on technical, interpersonal, and conceptual skills.
- Internal elements of management and leadership: This chapter delves into the internal factors that influence management and leadership within an organization. It examines product and technology, exploring their role in shaping business operations. It also analyzes managerial activities, including planning, organizing, and controlling, and discusses the importance of human resources management.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The assignment focuses on key concepts such as management, leadership, manufacturing industry, globalization, competition, product life cycles, technical skills, interpersonal skills, conceptual skills, managerial activities, human resource management, and external influences.
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- Linda Vuskane (Author), 2006, Management and Leadership in Manufacturing Industry, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/53362
