2007-01-19 05:03:40 · 7 answers · asked by YA 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Corporations
The difference is that you can be a manager without having any leadership qualities. A lot of managers get promoted based on the merit of previously achieved results. This however does not take into consideration whether they are fit to lead a team. To be a leader you must be able to set examples, inspire and motivate those who work under you.
A manager is first of just someone who is in charge of an area/ department. Ideally, he should also be a leader - that however is very rare.
2007-01-19 05:57:12 · answer #1 · answered by LGB 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Leadership is just one of the many assets a successful manager must possess. Care must be taken in distinguishing between the two concepts. The main aim of a manager is to maximise the output of the organisation through administrative implementation. To achieve this, managers must undertake the following functions:
organisation
planning
staffing
directing
controlling
Leadership is just one important component of the directing function. A manager cannot just be a leader, he also needs formal authority to be effective. "For any quality initiative to take hold, senior management must be involved and act as a role model. This involvement cannot be delegated."
2007-01-19 13:14:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A manager is someone who executes the details of day-to-day operations of a company, or a division within it. A leader is someone with a big-picture vision, and has the ability to get people to buy into their vision and follow them. Most leaders are managers, but not all managers are leaders.
2007-01-19 13:09:30 · answer #3 · answered by morlock825 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A manager is someone who makes sure the operation continues working. A leader is someone who can make changes that meet goals. Managers have to follow the policies set forth to them and cannot deviate without repercussions, while a leader MUST make changes when a situation dictates.
2007-01-19 13:09:05 · answer #4 · answered by bbauska64 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A manager manages the plan, needs systems and structure, maintains the status quo, asks how and when, focuses on the bottom line, does things right and avoids risk.
A leader creates the plan, inspires people and innovation, looks for opportunities, asks what and why, focuses on the horizon, does the right things and takes risks.
2007-01-19 19:27:11 · answer #5 · answered by happybirthday 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A leader makes all the decisions and the manager handles the changes to implement those decisions.
2007-01-19 13:15:02 · answer #6 · answered by super_adrienne 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a title and a different pay
2007-01-19 13:06:42 · answer #7 · answered by daanzig 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋