Management and Leadership
Management and Leadership
Angelia Renee Cady
MGT/330
January 9, 2013
Rickey King
Management and Leadership The world of business constantly changes, as the different industries become more competitive. It becomes increasing evident that manager and leaders are an important factor in the determining factors of whether an organization becomes a leader or follower in particular industry and how well it adapt to the growing changes in an effort to succeed. Many individuals would categorize leadership and management as one and the same, yet they are extremely different in a number of ways. This paper will evaluate the differences between management and leadership as it relates to Wal-Mart and the role and responsibilities that the organizational managers and leaders play in creating and maintaining a healthy organizational culture. It will evaluate the impact of globalization and management across the international borders. Finally, supply recommendations for strategies that Wal-Mart managers and leaders can use to create and maintain a healthy organizational culture within the organization.
Difference between Management and Leadership
It has become evident that there are individuals who can create a unique culture for an organization. These individuals are known as managers and leaders with the capabilities to meet organizational goals and objectives within our constantly changing economy is the belief of most that management is the leader of any organization, yet contrary to these beliefs a good manager is not always a good leader and not all leaders come from management.
Management
According to Bateman and Snell, (2009) management is defined as, “the process of working with people and resources to accomplish organizational goals” (p. 19). It is said that a manage wears several hat, and they are interchangeable at any given time of the day. A manager has be to be a team leader, planner, organizer, director, controller, problem solver, and
Angelia Renee Cady
MGT/330
January 9, 2013
Rickey King
Management and Leadership The world of business constantly changes, as the different industries become more competitive. It becomes increasing evident that manager and leaders are an important factor in the determining factors of whether an organization becomes a leader or follower in particular industry and how well it adapt to the growing changes in an effort to succeed. Many individuals would categorize leadership and management as one and the same, yet they are extremely different in a number of ways. This paper will evaluate the differences between management and leadership as it relates to Wal-Mart and the role and responsibilities that the organizational managers and leaders play in creating and maintaining a healthy organizational culture. It will evaluate the impact of globalization and management across the international borders. Finally, supply recommendations for strategies that Wal-Mart managers and leaders can use to create and maintain a healthy organizational culture within the organization.
Difference between Management and Leadership
It has become evident that there are individuals who can create a unique culture for an organization. These individuals are known as managers and leaders with the capabilities to meet organizational goals and objectives within our constantly changing economy is the belief of most that management is the leader of any organization, yet contrary to these beliefs a good manager is not always a good leader and not all leaders come from management.
Management
According to Bateman and Snell, (2009) management is defined as, “the process of working with people and resources to accomplish organizational goals” (p. 19). It is said that a manage wears several hat, and they are interchangeable at any given time of the day. A manager has be to be a team leader, planner, organizer, director, controller, problem solver, and