Leadership and Management: Concepts, Similarities, and Differences

LEADERSHIP AND
MANAGEMENT

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
DISCUSION OF LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT LITERATURE...................................1
Concept of Leadership............................................................................................................1
Concept of Management.........................................................................................................2
Similarities and Differences between Leadership and Management.....................................3
Leadership Theories...............................................................................................................5
EVALUATION OF LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME.......................................7
Importance of leadership training and development..............................................................7
Analysis of programme and review of its components..........................................................8
Benefits of Leadership Programme......................................................................................10
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................12
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................13

INTRODUCTION
Leadership refers to combination of all the activities and processes which individuals
within organisations undertake in order to lead the organisation towards achievement of its goals
and objectives. On the other hand, Management means planning, organising, directing and
controlling the resources and functions of a company which supports the firm towards fulfilling
its agenda. These terms are often used interchangeably in some contexts as the motive behind
both these academic theories is similar. However, the debate is ongoing on these elements that
are associated with their distinct approaches and functions which these factors implement while
supporting the company. However, despite their similarities and differences, the academic theory
appropriately influences organisations when they create leadership and development
programmes. This is because it appropriately and effectively provides guidance to the managers
and leaders towards the current performance of the company, anticipated requirements as well as
its end goals, which are necessary to be supported by these programmes (McCaffery, 2018).
In this regard, the essay below is based on concept of leadership and management, which
would be discussing these concepts, along with their similarities and differences. Moreover, the
essay would also be focusing on discussion of relevant theories related to these elements in form
of a literature review. On the other hand, the essay would also be exploring the evaluation of
leadership development programme of National Health Service, which is one of the biggest and
most recognised healthcare organisations within the United Kingdom. This would be covering an
appropriate selection of the leadership development programme adopted by the NHS Leadership
academy and analysis of the same along with reviewing its components. In addition to this,
identification and evaluation of the benefits of this leadership programme on individuals and the
organisation itself.
DISCUSION OF LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT LITERATURE
Concept of Leadership
Leadership could be referred to as a research area for individuals, as well as an effective
skill, which is inclusive of the capabilities of a person in order to leader, guide and direct
individuals, groups and teams within a company towards achieving their organisational
objectives. This concept is highly valuable within an organisation or senior individuals to follow
and implement as it requires development of an appropriate vision, along with creation of focus
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upon which individuals working within the company would be directed towards. Moreover,
leadership also has a prominent role of guidance provided by the seniors to their subordinates
that is subjected towards helping them throughout accomplishing their jobs (Liphadzi,
Aigbavboa and Thwala, 2017).
There are certain features which are associated with leadership and are important to be
analysed in order to effectively understand this this concept effectively. One feature in this
regard is that this aspect is related to influencing individuals' behaviour and aligning the same in
order to achieve a common goal or purpose. Another feature of leadership is that it is an inter-
personal procedure, meaning that it takes place within a leader and subordinates and its success
is highly dependant upon the the effectiveness and efficiency of how the targets of the company
are being met.
Concept of Management
Management is a concept with multiple definitions and ideology due to being a wider
perspective than leadership. It means the procedure of planning and forecasting the functions,
organising resources, commanding groups, coordinate the operations, as well as controlling of
the deliverables and outcomes. This element within the company is one of the main reasons for
its success as it provides a structure to the company and its operations, along with ensuring
collectivity by coordinating the functions, operations, equipments and people of the organisation.
Management also provides directions to individuals and managers towards achieving the short as
well as long-term targets, which drives the organisation towards growth and sustainability in
markets in which it operates (Kutz, 2018).
There are certain features of management which makes it a rather required and
imperative approach within a company. An effective feature related to this element is that it is
result-oriented. This means that the goal of management is to derive best and anticipated results
within the organisation, rather than emphasising upon the processes which are adopted by the
company to accomplish those objectives. Another feature of management is that it is a never
ending process. As per this factor, management is incepted and carries on till an organisation's
dissolution. This is because management is subjected towards each and every goal of the
company which keeps on changing as per the scale and growth of the business organisation.
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