November 1, 2013
North Carolina A & T State University
School of Education
Department of Human Development & Services
Foundation of Adult Education
ADED 701.01
Indeed, management and leadership is another one of the terms in which have been used interchangeably and people have a tendency to make them represent the same term, however, the two are different. The definition of management is the process of planning, organizing, leading and controlling the efforts of organization members and of using all organizational resources to achieve stated organizational goals. Lee, Candy (2012). Educational-business-articles. Retrieved from http://www.educational-business-articles.com/leadership-versus-management.html An example of management is the Health Director at Chatham County Health Department. She/he is responsible for the management of the company and may exercise all the powers of the company. The manager determines the company’s strategic objectives and policies; monitor progress towards achieving the objectives and policies; appointing senior management; accounting for the company’s activities to relevant parties, e. g. shareholders for management of the company educational and research missions. The definition of leadership is achieving tasks, keeping the team motivated and empowered to achieve that task, leading by example, inspiring, empowerment, creating the most encouraging environment for team success. Lee, Candy (2012). educational-business-articles. Retrieved from http://www.educational-business-articles.com/leadership-versus-management.html An example of leadership is the leader of the Family Outreach Support Services within the health department. She/He oversees all functions in this department to promote the success and mission for the benefit of the community. She/He exercises independent judgment, to exercise reasonable care, skill and diligence to avoid conflicts within the department, critically
References: Candy, Lee. Re: Educational business-articles [Website]. Retrieved from http://www.educational-business-articles.com/leadership-versus-management.html Adapted from “Wall Street Journal Guide to Management” by Alan Murray, published by Harper Business