This paper should compose of a 3 page word document all in APA format. No title page is required, but each section should have a separate reference page at the end of each section all in APA format.
SECTION A (1.5pages)
Consider the two individuals in the following scenario:
Roger works for a business software firm and is passionate about his work. He is committed to delivering high-quality software solutions on schedule. He maintains a precise and accurate project schedule with meticulously detailed documentation of product design specifications and processes. Roger’s subordinates never have to guess about expectations. When the rigorous quality assurance process uncovers a problem, Roger can proceed largely unfazed. He knows the capabilities of the developers on his team so well that he knows exactly who to assign to fix the issue. He is quick to offer encouragement and guidance when needed. Roger’s team is productive and happy.
Linda works at the same company as Roger. She closely monitors industry trends. She is watching the rapid rise of mobile computing and sees competitors introducing new mobile applications with rapid speed. The company has yet to attempt to design software for a mobile platform, but she knows that the company can be competitive in the industry if it makes changes quickly. She is working hard to gain support from members of the executive board and is planning a kickoff meeting for the employees to announce their entry into the new market. She wants to make certain they see the change as a great opportunity and know that training will be available. She already has the company’s first mobile project and an ideal timetable in mind. She is anxious to hit the ground running.
What are the roles of the individuals in the above scenarios? Are they managers, leaders, or both? What distinguishes management from leadership and managers from leaders? The nature of the relationship between leadership and management remains a topic of debate among scholars. The debate provides insight into the definition of leadership and offers a suitable avenue for beginning an in-depth exploration of the topic of leadership.
To prepare:
• Consider the similarities and differences between leadership and management.
- Write an analysis of the relationship between leadership and management.
Include academic justification and two scholarly references.
Resources to use for the assignment.
Kotter, J. P. (2001). What leaders really do.Harvard Business Review, 79(11), 85–96.
SECTION B (1.5pages)
Consider the following scenario:
Janelle is interviewing for a low-level management job which will require her to supervise a small team of employees. One of the forms Janelle must complete as part of the interview process is a leadership style questionnaire. Janelle wonders what insight her potential employers hope to gain from the results, what insight the results will provide her, and how this information will impact her career.
Experiences like Janelle’s are not uncommon. Organizations use leadership style assessments and other such instruments for a variety of reasons. Bookstore shelves and the Internet offer a vast number of resources to help business professionals uncover their leadership styles. Given the widespread availability and use of such instruments, scholars and business professionals alike should evaluate the potential impact and usefulness of the assessments and their underlying leadership theories.
To prepare:
• Complete the style questionnaire at the end of Chapter 4 in your course text, and reflect on your results.
Write a 1.5 page paper evaluation of leadership style assessments, such as the style questionnaire, and the leadership style approach. Explain whether you think such assessments and a leadership style approach are useful for providing insight into leadership behavior. Explain the potential impact of the use of such assessments for both individual employees and organizations. Also, explain the potential impact of the style approach to leadership for individuals and organizations.