Leadership Versus Management
LEADERSHIP VERSUS MANAGEMENT
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A Research Paper
Presented to
Professor J. Maxwell Rollins
Charleston Southern University
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In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement for BUS 317
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by
Lawan Ferguson
07-21-08
OUTLINE
I. WHAT IS MANAGEMENT
A. DEFINITION OF MANAGEMENT
B. THE IMPORTANCE OF QUALITY LEADERS
C. WHAT IT TAKES TO BECOME A LEADER
D. TYPES OF MANAGERS
E. HOW MANAGEMENT COMPARES TO LEADERSHIP
II. WHAT IS LEADERSHIP
A. DEFINITION OF LEADERSHIP
B. TWHY IS MANAGEMENT IMPORTANT
C. WHAT IT TAKE TO BECOME A MANAGER
D. TYPES OF MANAGERS
E. CONTRAST AND COMPARE TO LEADERSHIP
Introduction: Management versus Leadership
Leadership can take on many meanings, be viewed in many different ways and is often misconstrued with management. To understand leadership and management a clear definition has to exist and the person(s) involved in leading or managing must have clear insight of what expectations are required to reach a specific goal. Therefore, this research paper as identified by this author will define leadership and management as they are defined in the Webster’s Dictionary and other scholarly approved references. In addition, this paper will state a personal philosophy of leadership and management and will unpack and explain the language used in each definition. Second, this paper will identify success in leadership for becoming a great leader, and then compare and contrast leadership and management. Finally, the conclusion will summarize the entire paper by stating what is essentially more important, leadership or management.
A Personal Philosophy of Leadership In order to understand leadership, the definition of a leader must be stated. As indicated in the dictionary, “a leader is someone who leads, is in front or who takes charge. The word lead means to guide” (The Merriam Webster Dictionary, 2004).
__________________
A Research Paper
Presented to
Professor J. Maxwell Rollins
Charleston Southern University
_______________________
In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement for BUS 317
__________________
by
Lawan Ferguson
07-21-08
OUTLINE
I. WHAT IS MANAGEMENT
A. DEFINITION OF MANAGEMENT
B. THE IMPORTANCE OF QUALITY LEADERS
C. WHAT IT TAKES TO BECOME A LEADER
D. TYPES OF MANAGERS
E. HOW MANAGEMENT COMPARES TO LEADERSHIP
II. WHAT IS LEADERSHIP
A. DEFINITION OF LEADERSHIP
B. TWHY IS MANAGEMENT IMPORTANT
C. WHAT IT TAKE TO BECOME A MANAGER
D. TYPES OF MANAGERS
E. CONTRAST AND COMPARE TO LEADERSHIP
Introduction: Management versus Leadership
Leadership can take on many meanings, be viewed in many different ways and is often misconstrued with management. To understand leadership and management a clear definition has to exist and the person(s) involved in leading or managing must have clear insight of what expectations are required to reach a specific goal. Therefore, this research paper as identified by this author will define leadership and management as they are defined in the Webster’s Dictionary and other scholarly approved references. In addition, this paper will state a personal philosophy of leadership and management and will unpack and explain the language used in each definition. Second, this paper will identify success in leadership for becoming a great leader, and then compare and contrast leadership and management. Finally, the conclusion will summarize the entire paper by stating what is essentially more important, leadership or management.
A Personal Philosophy of Leadership In order to understand leadership, the definition of a leader must be stated. As indicated in the dictionary, “a leader is someone who leads, is in front or who takes charge. The word lead means to guide” (The Merriam Webster Dictionary, 2004).
Citations: Reference List: Ryan, Mike. 2006. Christian Leadership Center Andrew University. Defining Christian Leadership. Retrieved 09 November 2007 from http://www.andrews.edu/clc/christianleadership.html Parenthetical Reference format: (Ryan 2006, http://www.andrews.edu/clc/christianleadership.html)