Leadership and Management in Corus Group: Production and Operations

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of leadership and management practices within the Corus Group, a steel-making company. It defines the roles of leaders and managers, highlighting their similarities and differences, such as communication, decision-making, and delegation. The report examines how leadership and management approaches vary in different conditions, including product launches and conflict resolution, applying theories such as situational, system, and contingency theories. It evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of these approaches and explores various leadership styles, including transactional and transformational leadership. Furthermore, the report delves into operational management techniques used by Corus, such as Continuous Improvement, Lean Management, Just-In-Time, and Total Quality Management, analyzing the roles of leaders and managers in implementing these techniques. It also discusses the impact of external environmental factors on decision-making and offers recommendations for improving operations and management within the organization.