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P3 Application of different theories and approaches of leadership

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Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1TASK 1 ...........................................................................................................................................1P1 Different roles and characteristics of manager and leader.....................................................1TASK 2............................................................................................................................................3P2 Application of function of manager and role of leader in different situational context.........3P3 Application of different theories and approaches of leadership............................................4TASK 3............................................................................................................................................6P4 Key approaches to operations management and role that managers and leaders play.........6P5 Significance and value of operations management in attaining business objectives.............7TASK 4............................................................................................................................................8P6 Assessment of business environment factors and their impact on operations managementand decision making....................................................................................................................8CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................8
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INTRODUCTIONManagement is the term that is related with managing all functions and activities of firmin systematic and structured way. Operations include all those activities by which inputs aretransformed into final goods. Operations Management is identified as an area that is concernedwith developing & controlling production process and redesigning operations for producinggoods and services (AbouRizk, 2010). A crucial role is played by this function in successfulattainment of goals and objectives on specific time. It is the responsibility of operations managerto ensure that resources are optimally utilized so that cost can be controlled. The presentassignment is based on Marks & Spencer which is British multinational retailer of UK. Thisreport includes differentiation between functions of manager and role of leaders as well as itsapplication in different situations. Various approaches of operations management and itssignificance & value in attaining business objectives is also defined. Apart from this, relationshipbetween management and leadership in contemporary business environment is included in thisproject.TASK 1 P1 Different roles and characteristics of manager and leaderLeadership refers to an art of influencing and motivating others to act towardsattainment of common goals (Ageron, Gunasekaran and Spalanzani, 2012). Combination ofpersonality and leadership skills are possessed by leaders by which they influence others tofollow the guidance and direction provided by them. Management is defined as the process of managing functions & activities of firm inplanned and structured manner. It is an art of getting things done by others. Planning, organising,directing, coordinating as well as controlling are the functions that includes in management. Managers and leaders plays various roles and responsibilities within firm that assists insuccessful accomplishment of goals and objectives. Managers manage all the activities & taskand leaders coordinate resources to ensure their successful completion on time. In Marks &Spencer, manager is responsible to examine, monitor and control firm's activities and leadersadminister direction to their team members so that they get motivate and enable to attainobjectives and goals of company in an effective & efficient way. They both play significant partin high growth and long term success of organisation (Alderton and Saieva, 2013). Some roles ofmanager and leader are defined below: 1
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Roles of leader: Motivator: Leaders are good motivators and motivate their team members for attainingorganisational goals. They understand and determine needs of manpower & fulfil those in orderto satisfy them. It helps in increasing motivation of employees and encouraging them to work inmore better manner (Ashby, Leat and Hudson-Smith, 2012). All this results in higherproductivity and performance of individuals as well as firm.Team building: As influence power of leaders is good, they easily influence people bytheir thoughts and actions. They believe in team work and put their whole efforts in creatingeffective teams. Leader of Marks & Spencer motivate their staff members and encourage themto work in team so that, goals can be attained appropriately.Supportive: It is one of the important role that leaders play. They listen all the problemsor issues of their staff members carefully and provide them appropriate solutions for that. Itassists in boosting up morale of workers and they feels a sense of satisfaction while workingwithin firm. Whenever support is needed by team, they solicits it to them (Bozarth andHandfield, 2016). Roles of manager: Formulation of plans and policies: Managers play essential role in developing plans andpolicies for firm which administer direction to their employees for future course of action. Theyalso frame appropriate strategies so that predetermined goals and objectives of organisation canbe attained on specific period of time. Managing activities: The main responsibility of manager is to manage all the activities offirm in structured and systematic way. They coordinate with all the functioning departments ofcompany and monitor their activities in order to ensure its completion on time. Motivate staff: By conducting various activities and programmes, managers motivatetheir staff members effectively. They analyse performance of employees and administer themproper training so that their skills can be enhanced and confidence level can increase whichresults in their improved motivation level (Brandenburg and et.al., 2014). Characteristics of manager and leader: Positive attitude: Leader and manager carry positive attitude which helps them inperforming their responsibilities in well manner. Their positivity supports them in handlingchallenges effectively and in attaining personal as well as professional goals. 2
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