1.0 Introduction This report is an analysis of leadership and management.

The result of analysis includes the definition of leadership and management, the qualities of a leader and a manager, and the differences of leadership and management.

2.0 Definition 2.1 Definition of leadership

Leadership is known as the ability of inspiring a group of people to operate towards a common objective in a method that wholly esteems their freedom. It is a strong connection of personal qualities and the aptitude to think and perform as a leader, a character who administrates the activities of others for the benefit of all (Ward n.d.).

Moreover, leadership is viewed as a discovery of oneself, setting vision that is well communicated, foster faith among associates and taking effectual steps to motivate ones latent leadership potential (Our Definition of Leadership n.d.).

Leaders can be born or made as some people seems to be endue with extra leadership faculty than others typically, whereas some people train to become a leader by focusing on amending a specific leadership skills (Ward n.d.).

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2.2 Definition of management

A process that is used on achieving a given organizational aims is known as management. In other words, it is a procedure that is practiced to obtain what a particular organization is desire of. In the marketing field, management is defined as administration in a company, institution or business that are accountable for directing the affairs of the organization for attaining its short-term and long-term goal, and for sustaining it as a profit-making organization and/or an constant enterprise(Reh n.d.).

Furthermore, management is well-known as both art and science. It is known as an art for causing people to be more productive than they would in your absence, while the science is the method you accomplish that (Reh n.d.).

The individual to whom this management role is allocated is known as manager, and normally he or she accomplish the yearned aims through the main functions which are planning, organizing, directing and monitoring (Reh n.d.).

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3.0 Qualities 3.1 Qualities of a leader 3.1.1 Adaption of suitable leadership style in different situation Dissimilar companies, teams, and situations involve different leadership qualities to produce a fine leader (Leadership Qualities n.d.). Good leaders understand the different needs of all situations and adapt befitting leadership style towards the particular situation that will provide maximum achievement (Jung n.d.).

3.1.2 Goal setting and commitment A leader sets goal that has an obvious, vivid depiction of the method and direction to achieve the goal and take hold of the image of success. He is not only certain of the goal, he also shares it and works towards completion. He will communicate acutely with great fervor of his vision so that his followers abide with him. Once he has made clear of his own goal, he dedicates his time and energy which is essential to get things done as well as motivates dedication and commitment by being a role model to the followers (Hakala 19th March 2008).

3.1.3 Discipline, perseverance and creativity Besides that, a leader possesses discipline and perseverance to work towards his goal as well as when he supervises his followers. He does what he says and takes actions to achieve goals while animating others to follow him. His creativity enables him to think differently and sense things that others do not notice, therefore creating new directions to achieve the vision (Hakala 19th March 2008).

3.1.4 Humbleness and openness Furthermore, a leader with humility possesses humbleness and attempts to uplift everyone. He always accepts new ideas and methods to carry out works from others. This openness develops mutual respect and reliance among leaders and followers, and also ensures the team is well provided with fresh ideas that can advance the goal (Hakala 19th March 2008).

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3.2 Qualities of a manager 3.2.1 Supervision of employees The individual that is liable of setting up and instructing the job of the team towards a known objective is known as a manager. He not only control the employees work, he also corrects them when required. Supervision of employees may be done straightforwardly or through other several administrators that receive orders from the manager (Reh n.d.).

3.2.2 Understanding of the company objective Besides, being clear of the jobs of all the team a manager directs is essential, however understanding the way of managing the employees is more vital than understanding the method to accomplish their work well (Reh n.d.). He identifies success and ensures his employees are clear of the measurement of success to the company or organization (Gates n.d.).

3.2.3 Work passion and team employment The initial steps on becoming a good manager is to choose a field that one takes pleasure in considerately, as it will not be fruitful if a work is done without interest. He will then needs a team strong enough to produce fruitful results from their work, therefore he employs his employees cautiously and is ready to fire or replace anyone who doesnt fit in the team (Gates n.d.).

3.2.4 Working environment setting Furthermore, a manager creates prolific settings which entail different arrangement for different situations to ensure optimum productivity. He needs to create the working environment where employees can work together efficiently (Gates n.d.).

3.2.5 Working skills transferring Other than that, a manager extends the capability and work efficiency of their employees better than himself. He also transfers his skills to them and increases his own responsibility to the company (Gates n.d.).
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4.0 Differences of Leadership and management 4.1 Subordinates and followers control The method used to induce others to work and follow them is the major differences of a leader and a manager. A manager has subordinates that obey his instruction plainly because of the managers power of authority given by the company. The subordinates follow what the manager instructs because they are paid with salary to do so (Leadership vs. Management n.d.).

On the other hand, a leader has to relinquish imperious control over subordinates to have followers as to lead is to have follower while following is a volitional act. Leaders use their charismatic skills to motivate others to follow them and their followers would sacrifice their time and energy just to follow them (Leadership vs. Management n.d.).

4.2 Point of view towards risk and chances Besides that, managers would be loath to risk chances and would stay on the safe side to prevent conflict as well as troubles as they are paid by the company to accomplish work. They may get fired or deduction of salary at any cost.

Whereas leaders are more risk-favorable compare to managers and contemplate pathway that others dodge as possible chances. Leaders are daring to face obstacles along the way to reach their vision (Leadership vs. Management n.d.).

4.3 Roles and responsibility The role of a manager and a leader has diverse commitment in a company. A leader embarks positive changes in the company in a way of setting new vision or method of achieving the optimum productivity while a managers role is to fit into the changes and preserve the state of affair until new changes occurs (Nielson 25th February 2008).

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5.0 Conclusion

In a nutshell, both leadership and management are important aspects to keep a company or organization grows to achieve its existing goal or new vision. However, the biggest difference of leadership and management is that a leader sets vision or introduces changes while the manager adjusts into the new vision and work into it. I think a manager is not necessary a leader while a leader may not be a manager depending on their style of influencing or making others to follow or work for them.

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6.0 Appendixes 6.1 Appendix A : The Differences between Leader and Manager in Various Aspects Subject Essence Focus Have Horizon Seeks Approach Decision Power Appeal to Energy Dynamic Persuasion Style Exchange Likes Wants Risk Rules Conflict Direction Truth Concern Credit Blame Leader Change Leading people Followers Long-term Vision Sets direction Facilitates Personal charisma Heart Passion Proactive Sell Transformational Excitement for work Striving Achievement Takes Breaks Uses New roads Seeks What is right Gives Takes Manager Stability Managing work Subordinates Short-term Objectives Plans detail Makes Formal authority Head Control Reactive Tell Transactional Money for work Action Results Minimizes Makes Avoids Existing roads Establishes Being right Takes Blames

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(Leadership vs. Management n.d)

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6.2 Appendix B: Leadership Quotes Quotes on Leadership and Vision "If you do not know where you are going, every road will get you nowhere." - Henry Kissinger "You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You must do the thing you think you cannot do." Eleanor Roosevelt "Don't be afraid to take a big step when one is indicated. You can't cross a chasm in two small steps." David Lloyd George "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, concerned citizens can change world. Indeed it is the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead Quotes on Leadership Character "Charisma becomes the undoing of leaders. It makes them inflexible, convinced of their own infallibility, unable to change." - Peter F. Drucker "A single lie destroys a whole reputation for integrity." - Baltasar Gracian "Leadership is a combination of strategy and character. If you must be without one, be without the strategy." - Gen. H. Norman Schwarzkopf "Example is not the main thing in influencing others, it is the only thing." - Albert Schweitzer "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." - Martin Luther King, Jr. "I am certainly not one of those who need to be prodded. In fact, if anything, I am the prod." - Sir Winston Churchill "Be willing to make decisions. That's the most important quality in a good leader." - General George S. Patton Jr. "Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other." - John F. Kennedy

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Quotes on Leadership and Management "People ask the difference between a leader and a boss. . . . The leader works in the open, and the boss in covert. The leader leads, and the boss drives." - Theodore Roosevelt "Management is efficiency in climbing the ladder of success; leadership determines whether the ladder is leaning against the right wall." - Stephen R. Covey "You manage things; you lead people." - Grace Murray Hopper Quotes on Leadership and Empowerment "The function of leadership is to produce more leaders, not more followers." - Ralph Nadar "As we look ahead into the next century, leaders will be those who empower others." - Bill Gates "The growth and development of people is the highest calling of leadership." - Harvey S. Firestone "The final test of a leader is that he leaves behind in others the conviction and will to carry on." - Walter Lippman Quotes on the Leadership Process "The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say thank you. In between the two, the leader must become a servant and a debtor. That sums up the progress of an artful leader." - Max DePree "People are persuaded by reason, but moved by emotion; [the leader] must both persuade them and move them." - Richard M. Nixon

(Leadership Quotes n.d.)

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