Role of Leaders and Managers in Operations Management

Table of content
• Introduction
• Role of leaders
• Role of managers
• Characteristics of leaders and managers
• References

Introduction
Management and operations are the key elements of an organisation. It is refers to
carrying out different business activities in effective and efficient manners for
enhancing the productivity and performance of the employees. Operations
management is the field of management which regulates the process of design to
production of business activities for producing products and services.

Role of leaders
A leader is the person who is very knowledgeable in their field and who knows how
to lead people in times of need. Leader is responsible for structuring and managing
the task for achieving the desired goals and objectives
Building team: In order to get positive result, it is important for people to work in a
team and gives their combined efforts. A leader is responsible for building a unique
team with right mix of skills to enhance the interest and working behavior of team
members to perform better.

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Motivator: For bringing improved and positive outcomes, it is important that every
employee of an organisation must work hard and give their best shot. So, leaders
should act as a motivator for encouraging employees by conducting various training
and learning programs for enhancing their skills and knowledge and brings
motivation and self-confidence among them.