Leadership and Management (Obama and Romney)

Is there an essential difference between leadership and management? When should one manage and when should one lead?

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Introduction .........................................................................................................................................................2 Definition of management and leadership......................................................................................................2 What are the main differences between leaders and managers? .................................................................3 When to lead and when to manage? ................................................................................................................4 Corporate application of Leadership and Management ...............................................................................4 Case Study: The 2012 US Presidential Elections.............................................................................................5 Conclusion............................................................................................................................................................7 Appendix 1: ABEA MODEL..............................................................................................................................9 Appendix 2: Level 5 Leaders ...........................................................................................................................10 Appendix 3: Major Legislation signed in by President Obama (2008 – 2012)..........................................11 Appendix 4: Major Legislation signed in by Governor Romney (2003 – 2007) .......................................11 Bibliography.......................................................................................................................................................12

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Introduction
Leadership is a concept that permeates

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