Characteristics and Functions of Manager and Leader
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Role of leader and function of manager in various situations 3 P3 Different theories and models including Situational, contingency and system leadership4 M2 Strength and weaknesses of various theories 5 D1 Critical analysation of different theories5 TASK 36 P4 Key approaches of operational management and role of manager and leader in this context 6 P5 Value and importance of operational management 7 M3 Manager and leader can improve effectiveness of operational management 8 TASK 48 P6 Different factors that impact upon decision-
Characteristics and Functions of Manager and Leader
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Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION ..........................................................................................................................1TASK 1............................................................................................................................................1P1. Defining and comparing between the characteristics and roles of a manager and leader ...1M1. Difference between function of manager and role of leader ..............................................3TASK 2............................................................................................................................................3P2. Role of leader and function of manager in various situations .............................................3P3 Different theories and models including Situational, contingency and system leadership....4M2 Strength and weaknesses of various theories.......................................................................5D1 Critical analysation of different theories...............................................................................5TASK 3............................................................................................................................................6P4 Key approaches of operational management and role of manager and leader in this context.....................................................................................................................................................6P5 Value and importance of operational management...............................................................7M3 Manager and leader can improve effectiveness of operational management.......................8TASK 4............................................................................................................................................8P6 Different factors that impact upon decision-making and operational management..............8M4 Various factor affect the business environment.................................................................10D2 Critical analysation of operational management operational..............................................10CONCLUSION ............................................................................................................................10REFRENCES...................................................................................................................................1.........................................................................................................................................................2
INTRODUCTION The coordination and organisation of the business activities are essential for company toattain defined objectives in limited time period (Introduction to Operations Management. 2017).This aspect includes different functions for implementing corporate policy and planning,organising, directing as well as controlling an enterprise resources to achieve long term goals ofthe firm (Nakayama and Bucks, 2012). Operation is identified as a process of transferring data orinformation to desired services, goods or outputs and deliver value to clients. So, managementand operations are determined as an area which is concerned with monitoring and designingprocedures of production as well as remaking business operations or activities in themanufacturing of services and goods. This report is based on 4Com which is a small sized telecommunication company in theUnited Kingdom. This assignment will discuss the function of manager and role of leader indifferent situations. In order to achieve the desired objectives, company will apply leadershiptheories and approaches. This project has also shown the key approaches of operationalmanagement and its importance. At last, there will be various factors studied that affect thedecision-making and operational management. TASK 1P1. Defining and comparing between the characteristics and roles of a manager and leader Manager: These are important persons in each and every organisation who play a vitalrole in managing and controlling the business activities. Main duty of manager is to handle allthe functions of an enterprise in a correct manner in order to attain objectives and targets ofcompany. Leader: These are identified as an individuals who promote and motivate employeesregarding work and functions of an organisation (White, 2016). In the business entity, main roleof a leader is to provide proper directions to all their group members to achieve set goals of anenterprise. Roles of manager:There are various roles of 4Com manager which are identified as below: 1
Provide training: It is determined as a role of administrator to evaluate the performanceof workers, analyse their requirements and manage training program in an appropriate manner.So in this manager play an essential role in giving accurate training to their all staffs.Implement policies and plans: It is also defined as the main duty of administrator toformulate suitable policies and plans so that objectives and targets of business can be achieved inan effective manner. Roles of leader:There are certain roles and duties which are played by leader in 4Com in an effective andsystematic manner. These are determined as below: Motivate all employees: Business leader plays a vital duty in motivating and encouragingthe workers. These are the main persons who know and identify requirement of staff membersand satisfy them essentially (Pinkerton, 2011). Outputs in maximised motivation or inspirationlevel of workforce and they are promoted to work or function in a better manner as well asperform to attain goals of company. Team building: As a leader of firm have better influencing power and ability to attractanother from their thoughts, actions, way of communication and other aspects. They are mainmotivators and trust in group working. Characteristics of leader and manager:There are various qualities of and characteristics of manager and leaders which are described asbelow: Motivator: Leader and manager are the motivators of every organisation. They encourageand motivate their workers to perform and achieve personal as well as organisational objectives. Confident: Both persons have a great level of confidence or believe which help in takingdifficulties and managing challenges situation of 4Com in an effective manner. Effective decision-making ability: Both have better ability in order to make properdecision in the success and development of business operations (Witt, Brooke, 2013). This kindof characteristic highly contributes in order to attain the objectives and goals of enterprise in alimited time period. Difference between role and characteristics of manager and leader LEADER MANAGER Leader is a motivator who encourages theirManager has high confidence level to handle2
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