Comparison of Characteristics and Roles of Leader & Manager

MANAGEMENT AND
OPERATIONS

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
PART A...........................................................................................................................................3
Compare and define different characteristic and roles of leader & manager..............................3
Differentiate between functions of manager and roles of leaders................................................5
Role of leader and function of manager apply in different situation...........................................5
Apply different models and theories of method..........................................................................6
Strengths and weakness of different approaches to situations.....................................................6
Critical evaluation and analysis of different theories and approaches to leadership...................7
PART- B..........................................................................................................................................8
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................8
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................9

INTRODUCTION
Management and operations are the crucial part of businesses, management play role as
to manage operational efficiencies and control external and internal activities of companies. The
present report is based on Barclays company listed on London stock exchanges, in UK. This
study defines the role and characteristic of leaders & manager, functions of manager and role of
leader in different situation with different theories. Furthermore, it also analyses the different
theories to leadership in given contexts.
PART A
Compare and define different characteristic and roles of leader & manager
A leader is the one in charge, the individual who convinces other people to follow, they
are able to inspire other workers and moves them to action.
Roles of leader-
Motivator-
Leader play their role in company as motivator, they are able to motivate staff to act and
work in advantageous manner that help to reach at business goal and help to achieve its
objectives (Wells, 2017).
Mentor-
The another role of leader in small or large firm is mentor, they guide employee in right
direction to get long term success.
Communicator-
Leader plays their vital role as communicator, they are able to listen to incoming message
efficiently and articulates what being stated to others in understandable as well as concise
manner.
Characteristics-
Communication-
This is the most important characteristics that effective leader possess in themselves to
assure business success, it gave numerous benefits. It is considered as fundamental way to
achieve better productivity levels and stimulate work environment. Leaders are able to make
effective communication, it establishes direction, casts a clear vision, reinforces key values,
shapes objectives & goals and clarified tasks (Putra and Cho, 2019).
Caring-