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Introduction
The right leadership and good management are essential and go hand in hand if a
business wants to grow. As a new intern, I do analytical reports to help people better understand
how to lead and manage an organization. The following main contents will be included in the
report: analysis of leadership and management theories and their application in the workplace to
different leadership and management approaches to assessing their effectiveness; and the impact
of leadership and management on organizational culture and performance. Through the way that
2 CEOs, Ms. Thai Huong and Ms. Mai Kieu Lien, apply at TH True Milk and Vinamilk
companies. These are two companies that jointly develop the dairy processing industry. TH True
Milk was established on December 26, 2010 and is the largest investment group in Southeast
Asia. With the application of foreign advanced techniques to process milk and feed. Therefore,
TH True Milk is developing to become the leading manufacturer and supplier of clean natural
food in Vietnam (Anon, 2022). Born before TH True Milk Company, Vinamilk officially started
trading dairy products on December 14, 2006. After acquiring the Dairy Cow Breeding Center,
Phu Lam Dairy Cow was also established. Each cow at Vinamilk's production system is fitted
with an electronic chip for identification through the Alpro system. This helps to check the milk
volume of each cow and detect whether the cow is sick or not to ensure quality for the consumer
(Le Quoc Thach, 2022). With a long-term vision to bring the company to the international
market, the CEO is the leader and the manager must have at hand the leadership style and
management method for his company. Two General Directors Ms. Thai Huong and Ms. Mai
Kieu Lien have the same leadership style, which is democratic style. This style works because
democratic leaders always listen to people's criticisms and suggestions so they can come to the
best decision. However, the management method of each company is different, and hereafter I
will go to research to find out more about this difference and evaluate whether they are effective
or not.
1. Definition
coordinating the efforts of its employees (or of volunteers) to accomplish its objectives through
the application of available resources, such as financial, natural, technological, and human
resources (Anon, 2022). A manager coordinates and supervises the work of others so that the
A century ago, the French businessman Henry Fayol initially identified five elements as
the basic functions of management. But today, there are four generally accepted functions of
management: planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. These functions work together in
creating and implementing organizational goals. The role of management is very important
because it helps the manager to manage his or her organization (Indeed Editorial, 2021).
Managers need to first develop a plan, then organize their resources and assign
responsibilities to employees according to the plan. Then lead others to implement the plan
effectively and finally evaluate the effectiveness of the plan when it is implemented (Anon,
2022).
Planning: this is the stage where managers establish organizational goals and create a course
smooth running of a company or departmental unit. From setting up internal processes and
structures to knowing which employees or teams are best suited for specific tasks, keeping
everyone and everything organized throughout day-to-day operations are vital functions.
importance of management.
Leading: The directing function is concerned with leading, communicating, motivating, and
supervising so that employees carry out their activities as efficiently as possible in order to
Controlling: The control function includes activities taken to ensure that events do not
deviate from prearranged plans. These activities include establishing work performance
standards, measuring performance and comparing it to these set standards, and taking
3. Theories of management
Understanding and applying best practices from management theories can help a company
succeed. Management theory is a set of ideas that suggest general rules about how an
organization or business should be managed. Management theories deal with how supervisors
implement strategies to accomplish organizational goals and how they motivate employees to
perform to the best of their ability. Often, leaders apply concepts from different management
theories that best suit their employees and company culture. The following types of management
Frederick Winslow Taylor developed and published his Scientific Management Theory in
1909. At its core, this approach should be used in the workplace. He recommends leaders
assign team members to the jobs that are best suited to their abilities, train them
thoroughly, and supervise them to ensure they fulfill their roles effectively. This theory
has demonstrated to leaders the importance of workplace efficiency, the value of ensuring
team members are trained, the need for teamwork (McCann, 2022).
In this theory, which takes the approach as it is today, most companies provide room for
growth and advancement for their employees instead of keeping a distinct barrier
between management and employees. This theory has had a huge impact on how
companies operate and how they can create a more balanced pay system, better training,
The theory of administrative management was developed by Henri Fayol in the early
1900s and is considered very relevant to this day. Fayol created fourteen principles that
he believes form the basis of strong and successful companies. The principles outlined
are:
- Initiative: Employees should have the freedom to perform their duties without
pressure or direction
good environment.
responsibilities based on their skills and interests so that they work more
assigned.
- Unity of command: This refers to the assertion that an employee must only
receive orders from one direct supervisor and is only accountable to that person.
balance between the interests of the individual and the organization, although the
interests of the organization should take precedence as it will bring rewards to the
individual.
management, who has the power to make the most important decisions in an
organization.
- Order: This principle asserts that for an organization to function smoothly, the
right people must do the right things and therefore every material and employee
- Espirit de Corps: This refers to the belief that there must be a unified group
Theory was developed by Elton Mayo, who conducted experiments designed to improve
productivity, laying the groundwork for the human relations movement. He focused on
varying working conditions such as lighting, rest periods, and the length of the workday.
However, Elton found that changes in lighting didn't affect productivity, but rather daily
interactions with employees throughout the process pushed them to work more efficiently
and increase output. So the approach is that they allow employees to voice their opinions,
frustrations, and successes, thereby helping employees feel more valued. Plus, since they
know they're being watched, they're even more motivated to perform at a higher level.
and highlights the importance of individual and group dynamics (McCann, 2022).
Douglas McGregor developed the X&Y Management Theory, arguing that all managers
can be grouped into two categories. The first type is called Theory X which explains that
managers have a negative view of their employees and believe that employees need to be
forced or manipulated in order to work. This theory can be linked back to scientific
management theory and its focus on outputs rather than employee development and
inputs. Theory Y managers believe that employees are inherently motivated. Theory Y
focuses on the idea of a working group. McGregor argues that a team environment
combined with an emphasis on individual professional development produces better
results and a healthier work environment. Theory Y continues to prove its relevance and
He concluded that large organizations can rely on theory X to keep people focused on
meeting organizational goals. Smaller businesses, where employees are part of the
4. Management of approaches
recommends the following approach to solving any management task (Jason Gordon,
2022):
- Developing science for the elements of work to replace the rule of thumb
The father of Administrative or Management Process Theory is Henri Fayol. In his first
text, he proposed several management functions such as categories for all management
- Planning
- Organization
- Command
- Coordinator
- Control
This framework has evolved into a highly influential P-O-L-C (Plan, Organize, Lead,
Control) framework for management functions. The functions of coordination and control
Human relations approach: The focus of the human relations approach is on formal
structure and organization, but social factors in the workplace and the behavior of
workers within an organization. position needs more consideration. This strategy focuses
more on the craftsmen themselves and their need for satisfaction. They will ensure that
the installation they operate provides comprehensive safety protections (Jason Gordon,
2022).
1. Definition of Leadership
Leadership is too much of an influence on people to be ready to work toward their goals,
to the best of their ability, possibly in a different way than they have chosen (Kruse, 2022).
- Set goals: create a roadmap for team members to steer them in the right direction
their ability to get the best out of them. Therefore, this function is very important
- Take initiative: Leaders should confidently share their new ideas and also
- Cooperation among employees: They must ensure that individuals in the group
- Motivation and direction: Motivating and pointing the right direction for a
members to work towards their goals and guide them when they encounter
- Policy making: Policy making is a very important function of the leader for
smooth operation.
3. Leadership theories
Contingency theory
leadership style best suited for that love. It is based on the idea that there is no one style
of leadership that works for everyone and can be used in all situations.
languages and does not consider anyone's leadership style to be better than others.
Situation theory is a combination of two factors - the leadership style and the chieftain of
the followers. According to this theory, different situations meet the requirements of
different leadership and decision-making styles. Leaders must operate by assessing the
Leadership Theory Shifts focus to the relationship between leaders and followers. This
theory is about an inspirational and charismatic leader who encourages their followers to
Trading theory
presentations, revolve around the roles of supervision, organization, and teamwork. These
leadership presentations see rewards and punishments as the basis for the leader's
activities. This is one of the most commonly used persuasion in business, and advocates
Behavioral Theory
behavior and actions. This theory considers effective leadership to be the result of many
skills learned or acquired. It proposes that an individual can learn how to be a good
leadership is an innate phenomenon and that leaders are "born" not "made". According to
this theory, a person who is able to lead has the personality traits of a leader - charm,
confidence, intelligence, communication skills, and social aptitude - from birth. make
them different. This theory emphasizes leadership as a quality you either have or don't
confidence in what is being said, good vision, humbly listening to employees, and good
which in turn improves task performance, job satisfaction, collective identity, and
stronger team cohesion, more organized civic behaviors and stronger self-leadership
4. Leadership of approaches
- The Qualities or Traits approach: Bernard and Ordway Teed developed this
theory between 1930 and 1950. This theory suggests that there are a number of
ability is innate and it cannot be achieved by any effort. This means that if a
person possesses certain traits, she will make a good leader (Gabrielle Brown,
2022)
- The Functional or Group approach: Leadership can be learned and developed.
Any member of the team can do them. This means that any member can take the
Vinamilk
Vinamilk has a decentralized company style in which decisions are conveyed from higher to
lower levels, which employees must obey, and the principle of Unity of command is followed.
Because it is a public corporation, the position of a member of the Members' Council is elected
by shareholders and is accompanied by titles in the firm, and the CEO is no exception. As a
result, Vinamilk's General Director's superior viewpoint is always toward ensuring that the firm
performs well, in accordance with the company's regulations, and in the interests of shareholders
rather than her own. With her leadership, she developed a Vinamilk organizational chart that is
displayed professionally and allocates departments in the company in a scientific and logical
manner, notably decentralizing the responsibilities of each member and department in the
company. The organization chart has aided in increasing the members' responsibility, which is
the motivation for all employees to have the opportunity to demonstrate their full intellectual
potential, consequently fostering higher production and inspiring employees.
Through years of experience and business development, CEO Kieu Lien can be described as a
transformational leader when she believes that a good leader must have a good vision, in which
she encourages employees to freely contribute any opinion to the leader as well as freely
complain about their dissatisfaction, as well as push forward. Teamwork inspires and motivates
employees to make significant changes.
In general, Ms. Mai Kieu Lien's leadership and management style is highly effective, as she has
had numerous accomplishments and may be credited with bringing a Vietnamese firm to the list
of 200 enterprises for the first time. Asia's top enterprise, as rated by Forbes magazine, and one
of 15 enterprises on the stock exchange with a profit of more than 1,000 billion VND. Indeed,
she has performed admirably as a "conductor" in Vinamilk's "orchestra" of 4,000 individuals.
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The Vision and Mission of the Company are also important in contributing to the creation of
culture in organizations.
According to Vinamilk's vision, the company's major purpose is to add value to society, with an
emphasis on promoting the quality of each product to assure consumer health. At the
organizational level, the Company announces that each organization should commit to offering
high quality products, greater value for health, and price transparency for customers in order to
contribute to the growth of society.
● TH true milk
Ms. Ceo Thai Huong of TH True Milk still maintains a participative style, which tends to create
a familiar and gentle working environment, as well as always considering employees' thoughts
before making choices and empowering staff to contribute to the company's policies and
strategies.
Ms. Ceo Huong, like Lien, has a participatory leadership style that focuses on listening to
employees' perspectives and using this to develop the best growth strategy for TH. She is an
administrator who understands how to lead employees, harmonize people, and exploit
knowledge for everyone so that they can continue to contribute to the external market and uphold
the People elements. Her secret to success as a leader is knowing how to interact with and
evaluate her staff, renew them, and achieve goals via them.
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As a result, the company under her guidance has developed considerably, particularly in 2008,
when True Milk was recognized as the company with the largest dairy farm, with over 45,000
cows using modern technology. In 2013, TH was ripe with an income of more than 3 trillion
VND and good green development. Through that, it can be seen that CEO Thai Huong's
management strategy and reasonable leadership are highly beneficial in assisting the company's
further growth. Similarly, vision and mission play a key role in shaping the culture of TH true
milks.
+ Vision: To create products that help the community and bring true happiness to each
citizen.
+ Mission: To add value to the health of the community with each product.
The parallels between the two companies can be seen from TH's perspective when they both
have similar goals, which are primarily to offer value to society and promote the quality of each
product in order to assure the best quality and consumer health protection. The name TH True
Milk partially refers to the value "TH-True Happiness," in which they stress delivering clients
the best value in each product based on the 5 key principles that they have. proposed: For the
truth, happiness, community health, environmental friendliness, greenness, and harmony are all
important.
1. The impact of organization culture:
a, Definition: Organizational culture has been described as the shared values, principles,
traditions, and ways of doing things that influence the way organizational members act.
Characteristics of organizational culture:
- Perception: It’s not something that can be physically touched or seen, but employees
perceive it on the basis of what they experience within the organization
- Descriptive: It’s concerned with how members perceive the culture and describe it, not
with whether they like it.
- Shared: Even though individuals may have different backgrounds or work at different
organizational levels, they tend to describe the organization’s culture in similar terms.
7 dimensions of organizational culture:
6 dimensions of culture:
- Adaptability: The decorator which employees are encouraged to be innovative and
flexible and to take risks and experiment.
- Attention to detail: The degree to which employees are expected to exhibit precision,
analysis, and focus on details
- Outcome orientation: The degree to which management emphasizes results rather than on
the techniques and processes used to achieve them.
- People orientation: The degree to which management decisions consider the effect of
outcomes on people within and outside the organization.
- Team orientation: The degree to which collaboration is it courage and what activities are
organized around teams rather than individuals.
- Integrity: The degree to which people exhibit honesty and high ethical principles in the
work.
b, Strong culture: those in which the key values are deeply held and widely shared—have a
greater influence on employees than do weaker cultures.
Contrast strong vs weak culture:
Strong and Weak Cultural Differences (Bakhri et.al., 2018)
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c, Culture comes from and how it continue:
The original source of the culture usually reflects the vision of the founders. Once the culture is
in place, certain organizational practices help maintain it. The actions of top managers also have
a major impact on the organization’s culture. Company founders are not constrained by previous
customs or approaches and can establish the early culture by articulating a vision of what they
want the organization to be. Also, the small size of most new organizations makes it easier to
instill that vision with all organizational members.
Once the culture is in place, however, certain organizational practices help maintain it. For
instance, during the employee selection process, managers typically judge job candidates not
only on the job requirements, but also on how well they might into the organization. At the same
time, job candidates find out information about the organization and determine whether they are
comfortable with what they see.
Through what they say and how they behave, top managers establish norms that filter down
through the organization and can have a positive effect on employees’ behaviors. For instance,
Gravity CEO, Dan Price, raised the minimum wage at his firm to $70,000 annually and has cut
his million dollar salary to fund those pay increases. Since making this decision, Gravity’s
financial performance has soared. However, as have seen in numerous corporate ethics scandals,
the actions of top managers also can lead to undesirable outcomes.
Establishing and Maintaining Culture:
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d, Employees Learn Culture:
STORIES: Organizational “stories” typically contain a narrative of significant events or
people including such things as the organization’s founders, rule breaking, reactions to
past mistakes, and so forth
RITUALS : Corporate rituals are repetitive sequences of activities that express and
reinforce the important values and goals of the organization
MATERIAL ARTIFACTS AND SYMBOLS: The layout of an organization’s facilities,
how employees dress, the types of automobiles provided to top executives, and the
availability of corporate aircraft are examples of material symbols. Material symbols
convey to employees who is important and the kinds of behavior (for example, risk
taking, conservative, authoritarian, participative, individualistic, and so forth) that are
expected and appropriate.
LANGUAGE: Many organizations and units within organizations use language as a way
to identify and unite members of a culture. By learning this language, members attest to
their acceptance of the culture and their willingness to help preserve it
C. Conclusion:
Leadership is the art of influencing workers to work willingly and enthusiastically for
group goal accomplishment. There are several alternatives available to every leader to make a
choice in order to develop his employees and mobilize them to get the work done. Leaders
influence subordinates to contribute effectively in the manner that all strive towards the
achievement of desired goals. This study is basically a review of the leadership skills, leadership
style and its approaches and impact on workers performance. The paper reveals that in order for
any organization to succeed in actualizing its goals and objectives, there must be a good leader
with the appropriate leadership style such as democratic and participative style of leadership
which are capable of involving employees in decision making process as well as persuading
them towards the attainment of organizational goals and objectives. The acquisition of leadership
skills were also proved to be very important for a leader to lead well and with positive impact on
the organization.
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