management & leadership definitions Flashcards
(10 cards)
What is the primary role of a manager?
To plan, organise and coordinate work.
This definition emphasizes the managerial functions necessary for effective operations.
What is the primary role of a leader?
To inspire and motivate others.
Leadership focuses on influencing and guiding team members to achieve goals.
Management by objectives
Managers set objectives for employees to achieve business goals
This approach relies on delegation and allows employees some independence.
situational leadership
A leadership style where managers adopt different ways to get employees to do their jobs.
This approach considers the ability and willingness of employees.
contingency leadership
Managers identify the type of problem and either resolve it themselves or seek employee collaboration.
It may require autocratic decisions or granting freedom to employees.
functional management?
Each manager manages a limited range of activities and uses their knowledge to direct employees.
This approach focuses on specific functions within the organization.
transformational leadership.
Leaders who believe their job is to inspire and motivate others to work hard.
Transformational leaders focus on creating a vision and engaging followers.
3 main responsibilities in action centred leadership
Achieving the task, managing the team, managing individuals.
Balancing these responsibilities is crucial for effective leadership.
transactional leadership
Leaders who believe employees have to be rewarded in order to work.
This style emphasizes the use of rewards and punishments to motivate employees.
Identify a key difference between a leader and a manager.
Leaders focus on inspiration; managers focus on organization.
This difference reflects their distinct approaches to achieving objectives.
