Leadership & Management & the Differences Flashcards
Define Leadership
The action of leading a group of people or organisation or the ability to do this
Define Management
The process of dealing with or controlling things or people in order to achieve objectives
Name 3 things as defined in the role of Management
Setting objectives Implementing strategies Identifying problems Controlling relationship interfaces Agreeing employee targets Planning for change
Name 2 planning obstacles that you may come across
Inability to forecast
Administrative inflexibility
Negative cost benefits
What is an Organisational Objective
The end result or what the company is aiming to achieve
Name 2 different objectives
Manager performance Corporate & Social responsibility Purpose Worker performance Market standing Training Productivity Innovation Profitability
What are the 3 types of Management control
Feed forward - anticipate problems
Concurrent - Deal with during
Feedback - ‘post action’ control
What are the 4 point sfor the process of control
Establish performance standards
Determine performance measurements
Comapre with standards and evaluate
Take corrective action if necessary
Name 3 key points of management
Create goals Motivate employees Cotrol risks Short-term thinking Build systems / processes Direct staff Keep organisation functioning
Name 3 key points of leadership
Create vision Inspire followers Takes risks Long - term thinking Build relationships Coach staff Listen / empathise Explore organisational change
What are the 2 distinct behavioural characteristics in leaders
‘Initiating Structure’ - leader organises structure of employees
‘Consideration’ - Leaders show consideration
