Analyzing Leadership and Management Roles in Organizations

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MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................2
LO1........................................................................................................................................... 3
P1 VARIOUS ROLES AND CHARACTERISTICS OF A LEADER ND MANAGER...........................3
M1 ANALYSE AND VARIOUSIATE BETWEEN THE ROLE OF A LEADER AND FUNCTION OF A
MANAGER............................................................................................................................ 5
LO2........................................................................................................................................... 7
P2 EXAMINE THE ROLE OF A LEADER AND THE FUNCTION OF A MANAGER........................7
P3 APPLY VARIOUS MODELS AND THEORIES OF APPROACH................................................7
M2 ASSESS AND EVALUATE THE STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES OF VARIOUS
APPROACHES........................................................................................................................8
CONCLUSION.......................................................................................................................... 10
REFERENCES........................................................................................................................... 11
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INTRODUCTION
The report describes the role and responsibilities of leadership and management along with
the models and theories of management. The relevance of management and leadership
functions of the company which helps in achieving the goals and aims of the business. The
characteristics and roles of leaders and managers of the business entity are analyzed in the
report. The strengths and weaknesses of different approaches for the leadership and
management of the company. The importance of management of the different functional
department of the business is explained in the report. The approaches which can be used by
the leaders and managers of the business are analyzed in the report.
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LO1
P1 VARIOUS ROLES AND CHARACTERISTICS OF A LEADER
ND MANAGER
Leader
The person who puts full attention to the efforts of the subordinates and employees which
help the company in attaining its aims and objectives is known as a leader. The leadership is
the process of motivating and encouraging employees to maximize their efforts and help the
company in achieving success (Ward, 2019).
Manager
A manager is a person who manages various operations and functions of the business entity
with the help management skills (Business Dictionary, 2019). Management is the technique
which is used by the manager for managing business operation which includes different
approaches which can be used by ALDI are explained below:
Classical Management theory
The classical management theory is a very common management theory which is based on
the belief that the workforce of the company has physical and economic needs as a priority
and the theory does not consider social needs (Russ, 2019). It is also known as scientific
management theory which clears the formal and hierarchical structure of the business
(Terry, 2011).
Contingency theory
The Contingency theory is a management theory where the leadership style of managers
and leaders of the company changes with the changing conditions and situations of the
business environment. ALDI can use this style for tackling business contingencies effectively
by matching their leadership style as per contingencies.
Behavioral Management Theory
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When the leaders of ALDI uses management for finding solutions of factors such as
motivation, expectations, conflicts, productivity, and group dynamics and other factors
related to human behavior, it is known as behavioral management theory.
The relationship between management and leadership
The term management and leadership are generally and mostly used interchangeably but
they both differ from each other. Leadership skills help the leaders in providing the
necessary motivation and encouragement to the employees of the company. Management
help in managing functional departments of the business along with managing the activities
of employees. The leadership skills of leaders help in ensuring proper management of the
business entity by achieving the goals and objectives of the company.
The managers and leaders of ALDI have the following roles and responsibilities within the
company:
 Planning – The process and activities of the company for attaining the business goals
and aims are planned by the leaders and managers of ALDI in advance.
 Coordinating – The functions and operations of the business are coordinated with
each other by the leader of ALDI effectively for ensuring desired results.
 Organizing – The activities of workforce and employees who are working in different
departments of ALDI are organized effectively by managers and leaders.
 Staffing – It is an essential role of leaders or ALDI which ensure a potential and
skilled workforce is recruited by the company (Reh, 2019).
 Directing – The supervision and direction are given by the managers and leaders of
ALDI to the employees for improving their performance in the company.
The roles and responsibilities of leaders and managers of ALDI are explained with the help of
Mintzberg’s leadership roles which are described below:
Figurehead
The leaders of ALDI perform interpersonal roles which include the process of providing
motivation, confidence, and a sense of security among the employees of the company.
Leader
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The managers and leaders of ALDI should play the role of a leader who leads his group
towards the attainment of goals and aims of the business entity with the help of reward and
motivation schemes.
Liaison
The leaders of ALDI perform the role of a communication network between the external and
internal environment of the business. For performing this role, the managers and leaders of
ALDI should be efficient in communication skills and management.
Monitor
The leaders and managers of ALDI play the role of the monitor which keeps a check on the
activities and functions of the business organization. He aligns the activities of employees
with the overall objectives of the company (Zartler, 2016).
Spokesperson
The managers of ALDI is known as the head of his team which acts as a representative or
spokesperson for the team members of the company.
M1 ANALYSE AND VARIOUSIATE BETWEEN THE ROLE OF
A LEADER AND FUNCTION OF A MANAGER
The functions and roles of leaders and managers are analyzed by comparing them with the
distinction of each other as follows:
Accountability
The leaders of ALDI are accountable for making vision and directions for the company so
that the goals of the business can be achieved. The managers of ALDI are responsible for
making goals for the business (Arruda, 2016).
Aim
The main aim of leaders of ALDI is to promote the growth and development of the company
and its employees. The main objective of managers of ALDI is to achieve the desired results
of the business.
Strives
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The leaders of ALDI strive for effectiveness in the functions and activities of the company
but the managers of ALDI strives for efficiency within the company.
Style
The leaders follow mostly the transformational leadership style but the managers of ALDI
follows the transactional leadership style.
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LO2
P2 EXAMINE THE ROLE OF A LEADER AND THE FUNCTION
OF A MANAGER
Various roles and responsibilities are played by the leaders and managers of ALDI for getting
the goals and aims achieved by the business organization. The leaders and managers of ALDI
play the role of an entrepreneur who improves the business and helps the company in
earning profits and revenues. The leaders are disturbance handler which helps the business
in resolving conflicts between the employees and workforce and reduce work pressure.
The managers and leaders of ALDI are also resource allocator which help in distributing the
right amount of resources to each and every department of the business enterprise. The
leaders are also negotiator which get real-time information which very helps for the
company. Disseminator is another function of leader and managers of ALDI which gives
necessary information to his subordinates which help them in effectively achieving the goals
and objectives of the company.
The managers and leaders also play the role of leaders which help the company in leading
his workforce and human resources effectively. The goals and objectives of ALDI can be
reached on time with the help of leaders and managers. They also act as a monitor which
keeps the record of different functions of the department of the company and monitors the
work performances of the employees. Liaison is another role played by the managers and
leaders of the business entity. They are responsible for making a connection with the
internal and external environment of business and to create the vertical chain of command
with other departments and companies.
P3 APPLY VARIOUS MODELS AND THEORIES OF
APPROACH
There are a number of theories and models which can be used by the leaders and managers
of ALDI for achieving business goals which are explained as follows:
Management by Objective
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The main purpose of using the theory of management by objective is to provide leadership
and motivation to the workforce for achieving the goals and aims of the business
organization. Systematic procedures are carried on by the management with a motive too
achieves business objectives. The process which is undertaken by the managers and leaders
of ALDI is inconsistent with the policies and strategies of the business organization (Business
Dictionary, 2019).
Contingency Theory
The main reason for selecting the contingency theory by the leaders and managers of the
company is to cover the contingencies of the business entity. When the internal and
external environment of business is dynamic, the contingency theory is used by the
manager and leaders of ALDI. The theory of contingency work on the assumption that there
is no best manner or option in which the organization can be lead or organized by the
managers and leaders of the company.
Situational Leadership
The leadership style was developed by Paul Hersey and Kenneth Blanchard which work as
per the changing needs and requirements of the business organization (Anthony, 2019). The
leadership styles of managers and leaders of ALDI can be adjusted as per the needs of
followers and subordinates. The development level can be fit by the managers and leaders
of ALDI with the help of situational leadership. In order to meet the continuously changing
needs of the company and its environment, situational leadership can be used by the
managers and leaders of ALDI.
System Theory
The system theory is the leadership and management theory were the actions taken by the
managers and leaders of ALDI by considering the whole organization as a system. There are
two main subsets of this system which are known as an open system and closed system. The
open system is the system of business organization where the functions and operations are
affected by the business environment. The closed system is the system which is not affected
by the changes in the business environment.
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M2 ASSESS AND EVALUATE THE STRENGTHS AND
WEAKNESSES OF VARIOUS APPROACHES
The advantages and disadvantages of different approaches of leaders and managers of ALDI
describe as follows:
Situational Leadership
The situational leadership is the easiest leadership style which can be adopted by the
leaders of ALDI. The situational leadership style is very easy to understand by the managers
and leaders which provide flexibility and comfort to the leaders to change his leadership
style as conditions and situation of the company. The disadvantage of the situational
leadership style is that this leadership style is not appropriate for long term prospect and
divert the attention of subordinates from the main policies and strategies of the company.
Management of Objective
The theory of management by objective focuses on the goals and aims of the company at its
priority which help the company in attaining growth and success. The theory helps in
attaining both the short term and long term business goals by keeping in mind the overall
objectives of the company. The standard performance is compared with actual work
performance which helps in improving the work of employees and the workforce. The
limitation of management by objectives is that the theory requires the full support of senior
management for it to succeed in the business. The subjective goals are not considered in the
management by objectives and lay emphasis only on quantifying the goals.
Contingency Theory
The main advantage of contingency theory is that it is supported by research and relevant
data system. It studies the situation for determining the course of action by the managers
and leaders of the company. The rate of success of business entity is higher with the
contingency theory which provides relevant information of a business to managers and
leaders of ALDI. The limitations of contingency theory are that this theory is complex to
understand for the leaders and managers who are not experienced. The contingency theory
is reactive and not proactive which provides solutions rather than taking precautionary
measures.
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CONCLUSION
The report successfully discusses the concept of leadership and management with reference
to the wider organizational context. Various theories and models have been used by the
business entity for analyzing the concept and relevance of management and leadership in
the company. The importance of management and leadership of the company help in
achieving the goals and objectives of the business. The report further explains the roles and
responsibilities of the managers and leaders of the company. The approaches to leadership
and management within the business organization which can be used by different leaders
and managers are understood in the report.
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