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This report contains an introduction to management and leadership. Two organizations were selected to conduct small-scale research. The background of the organizations will be included in the paper. Followed by a literature review on the functions, tasks, roles of the
managers, characteristics of an effective manager, and different leadership styles. The Methodology will cover the process of collecting, identifying, and analyzing the data. The findings will be compared with the literature review. The discussions will be wrapped in
a conclusion.

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LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENTOCTOBER 14, 2020
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Contents INTRODUCTION Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the functions, tasks, and roles of managers. This paper also includes the characteristics of an effective manager and their different leadership styles. This paper attempts to differentiate leadership and management while discussing the importance of combining these two to achieve better results. Structure
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This report contains an introduction about management and leadership. Two organizations were selected to conduct a small-scale research. Background of the organizations will be included in the paper. Followed by a literature review on the functions, tasks, roles of the managers, characteristics of an effective manager, and different leadership styles. The Methodology will cover the process of collecting, identifying, and analysing the data. The findings will be compared with the literature review. The discussions will be wrapped in conclusion. Management According to Hell Riegel et al (2005) management refers to the tasks and activities involved in directing an organisation or one of its units: planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. The main function of management is to make profit and create value for its stakeholders and achieving the organization’s goal and objective. Leadership Leadership is the art of motivating and inspiring people to do their best and achieve a common goal. House et al (2004) defined leadership as the ability to motivate and influence others to reach the objectives of the organization. Various leadership theories have been introduced that explains the process of leadership, how and why certain people become great leaders. The major theories of leadership include the Graen’s -Leader-member exchange theory, The pathgoal model by Robert House and Fiedler’s contingent leadership. Management and Leadership Even though there are various comparisons and are different from each other, both Management and leadership needs to be incorporated to make an effective management. This can be attained by combining both management and leadership concepts. Managers and Leaders Experts agree that managers have subordinates while leaders have follower. Leaders are more people oriented and tend to have a charismatic personality influencing others to be their best. Whereas managers are goal oriented and focus on the vision. The five basic functions of a manager include Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Leading, and controlling. The role of a manager is to delegate, motivate, train, evaluate and enforce policy. However, the role of a manger will depend on the functions, level, and organizational structure. Therefore, managers
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are expected to adopt to the environment and be innovative to perform their duties. An effective manager will try to master all the functions of a manager while incorporating the leadership skills. Collaboration, delegation, and the ability to handle pressure, directing and efficiency are some qualities of an effective manager. BACKGROUND State Trading Organization State Trading organization is the largest state-owned company in Maldives. Its vision is to enrich lives through expansion and accessibility. In 1979 STO undertook all trading and commercial activity and has expanded its business by introducing different segments including Construction, Medical services, Gas, Home appliances and fisheries. Through expansion and they were able to sustain their growth through the guidance and direction from the management. STO has more than 4000 dedicated staff serving the community and country. Dhiraagu Dhiraagu is the leading digital and telecommunications service provider in Maldives. Their operation started on 1st October 1988 and has become the first and largest telecommunication operator within the country. Their vision is to enrich lives through digital services. Its mission is to lead the market through excellence in customer experience. Its key values include collaborate, innovate, serve, and inspire. With more than half a million customers ranging from individual, small to medium, corporate and government institutions. With over 30 years of experience, they provide nation wide mobile coverage in all islands, resort island, and major industrial islands. They also have the largest distribution and retail network with 49 exclusive partners. LITURATURE RIVEW Functions, roles and tasks of the managers The basic managerial roles are to planning, organising, controlling and coordinating their employers for a productive outcome (Leonard & Cardy, 2014). Managers are expected to achieve the goals by performing the following roles.
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