This book provides a critical analysis between the concepts of manager and leader. It also provides a realistic framework as to what expectations should be from a manager versus a leader. This book is unique in that it presents a comparative analysis of these concepts where both non-specialist and specialist audiences will grasp the differences between who is a manager and who is a leader. Secondly, it enables readers to generate more realistic expectations of managers and leaders in an organization. Thirdly, it enhances decision-making. Finally, it visually assists the reader to understand the material presented through the use of graphics.…mehr
This book provides a critical analysis between the concepts of manager and leader. It also provides a realistic framework as to what expectations should be from a manager versus a leader. This book is unique in that it presents a comparative analysis of these concepts where both non-specialist and specialist audiences will grasp the differences between who is a manager and who is a leader. Secondly, it enables readers to generate more realistic expectations of managers and leaders in an organization. Thirdly, it enhances decision-making. Finally, it visually assists the reader to understand the material presented through the use of graphics.
Robert M. Murphy is a professor and lecturer in management, leadership and managing change. He is a retired US Army officer who has experience as commander, staff officer and as a researcher, and has lectured throughout Europe, Central America and China. He has academic experience as academic department chair and executive to university president for planning. Kathleen M. Murphy is a professor and lecturer in management, entrepreneurship, negotiations and International Business. She has lectured throughout Europe, especially Poland. She was the university representative to Russia to study international education initiatives, and has taught management for a semester at Finance and Economics University, Yunnan, China.
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List of Figures Preface Acknowledgements Introduction Overview Is this Dilemma Real? Why the Gordian Knot? The Path of the Book A Final Note Chapter 1 Evolution of Management Thought Overview A Brief History of Management The Third Wave Chapter 2 Classical Approaches to Management Overview Scientific Management The Birth of Bureaucracies The Search for an Administrative Process The POMC Model Chapter 3 Evolution of the Management Process Overview The POMC Timeline Organizational Change Process Chaordic Age A Final Comment Chapter 4 The Struggle to Define Leadership Overview Management versus Leadership A Systems View of Leadership A Final Comment Chapter 5 Why the Distinction Matters Overview Leading Situations The Difference Matters The Difference Impacts Organizational Change Chapter 6 Future Trends for Managers and Leaders Sorting Out the Future Leaders and Managers in Chaordic Organizations Chapter 7 Conclusions Selected Resume of Dr. Robert M. Murphy Selected Resume of Dr. Kathleen M. Murphy Bibliography Index
List of Figures Preface Acknowledgements Introduction Overview Is this Dilemma Real? Why the Gordian Knot? The Path of the Book A Final Note Chapter 1 Evolution of Management Thought Overview A Brief History of Management The Third Wave Chapter 2 Classical Approaches to Management Overview Scientific Management The Birth of Bureaucracies The Search for an Administrative Process The POMC Model Chapter 3 Evolution of the Management Process Overview The POMC Timeline Organizational Change Process Chaordic Age A Final Comment Chapter 4 The Struggle to Define Leadership Overview Management versus Leadership A Systems View of Leadership A Final Comment Chapter 5 Why the Distinction Matters Overview Leading Situations The Difference Matters The Difference Impacts Organizational Change Chapter 6 Future Trends for Managers and Leaders Sorting Out the Future Leaders and Managers in Chaordic Organizations Chapter 7 Conclusions Selected Resume of Dr. Robert M. Murphy Selected Resume of Dr. Kathleen M. Murphy Bibliography Index
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