(PDF) Leadership and Management Concepts : Assignment

Leadership and
Management Concepts

TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
TASK 1............................................................................................................................................1
P1 Differentiation between the role of the leader and function of the manager..........................1
TASK 2............................................................................................................................................2
P2 Application of the role of the leader and function of the manager within the different
situational context........................................................................................................................2
P3 Application of various theories and models of approach.......................................................3
TASK 3............................................................................................................................................5
P4 Analysing the key approaches to Operation Management in order to achieve the main
objectives of the firm...................................................................................................................5
P5 Exploring the importance of Operation Management in achieving the main objectives of
Cadbury........................................................................................................................................6
TASK 4............................................................................................................................................7
P6 Business environment factors which impact upon the operational management and decision
making of the leaders and managers............................................................................................7
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................8
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................9

INTRODUCTION
Management and operations are two main functions of the organization in which
operation carry out the main activity of the business and management is responsible for
controlling such activities. This study will be based on the Cadbury this study will provide a
complete information about the role of Human resource and leaders within the organization. The
report will help in identifying the role of leader and function of manager in different situational
context. Also, this document will provide the appreciation of the role in which the managers and
leaders play in managing the operation function of the organization.
Furthermore, the present study will help in accessing the factors within the business
environment that impact upon the operational management and decision-making by the leaders
and managers of the Cadbury. Along with this, it will develop a complete understanding about
the relationship of the leaders and managers during the contemporary business environment. As
this company deals with the variety of services and huge customer base, it is very important for
the firm to manage effective and efficient operations of the business. So in order to bring such
effectiveness within the organization, leaders and managers plays the important role in shaping
the team within the Cadbury.
This report will be submitted to the CEO of the Cadbury Company “Dirk Van De Put”.
TASK 1
P1 Differentiation between the role of the leader and function of the manager
Leader is an individual of the company who creates the vision for the company and
motivate the employees to achieve the organizational goals and personal goal as well. Leader is
considered to be one of the key employee for the organization.
Cadbury Company is the British Plc. Multinational company which deals of variety of
retail products. The Cadbury have also diversified its areas such as retailing of books, clothing,
electronics, furniture, toys, petrol, software and financial services along with the telecom and
internet based services. Cadbury is listed on the London Stock Exchange. Also according to the
gross revenue of the firm, Cadbury is the third-largest retailer in the world (Noe and et.al., 2017).
This organization follows highly hierarchical structure that reflects the large size of the business.
Leaders are the individuals who seek to create the strong team, with people committed to
the organization's overall goals. Leadership is mainly aimed at setting a new direction or vision
for a group or the team members. Whereas, Managers are the people who manage, organize,
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control and coordinate all the activities within the business. Managers are aimed at organizing
and the human and physical resources of the company. One of the major difference between the
Leader and Manager is that the Leaders have people to follow them. On the other hands
managers have staff who work for them.
The role of the leader is to motivate and inspire the team members within the Cadbury.
However, the role of the manager is to supervise and coordinate all such inter departmental
activities (Bratton and Gold, 2017). Managers contribute to the business in significant ways
which reflect the company's profits, organization and overall workplace morale. The role of the
Manager is to make plans for the organization in order to create a proper link between
organizational activities and organizational objectives.
Role of a leader Function of a manager
 Main role of a leader is to create vision
for their followers so that they can get
inspired and achieve something bigger.
 Role of a leader is to build unique
differences and remain themselves
 Leaders should take risk even if they
fail miserably. So that they can stand
out as an exception and become a role
model for their followers.
 Main function of a manager is to create
goals for their sub ordinates so that they
can achieve desired goals.
 Whereas function of a manger is to
copy and adopt any leadership style so
that they can manage their
subordinates.
 Main function of a manager is to
minimize risk and control them.
TASK 2
P2 Application of the role of the leader and function of the manager within the different
situational context
Situation 1
Cadbury top management team and board of directors are changing policy which impact
the organization working environment and working pattern.
In this situation, leader and manager of company has the following roles and functions
which are as follows -
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