Manager vs Leader

Which of the following best describes a manager?

• Inspires people with a vision of the future

• Focuses on controlling processes and ensuring rules are followed

• Encourages creativity and risk-taking

• Builds trust and motivates people to grow

Management: The process used to accomplish organizational goals through (a)   , organizing, leading, and controlling people and other organizational resources

Which phrase is most connected with a manager?

• “Do the right things.”

• “Create change.”

• “Do things right.”

• “Inspire greatness.”

Planning: a management function that includes anticipating trends and determining the best (a)   and tactics to achieve organizational goals and objectives

Which of the following best reflects a leader’s role?

• Following established rules to reduce mistakes

• Developing a vision that inspires others

• Monitoring employee performance

• Preparing detailed budgets and schedules

(a)   : Bring people and departments together so that they work towards common aims

Managers are often associated with:

• Inspiring people to achieve their highest potential

• Maintaining control and ensuring order

• Taking risks to drive change

• Creating a vision of the future

Commanding: Managers are more likely to guide, lead and (a)   people than just tell them what to do

Which of the following phrases is MOST linked to a leader?

• Task-focused

• People-focused

• Rule-enforcer

• Risk-avoider

Leading: Creating a (a)   for the organization and guiding, training, coaching, and motivating others to work effectively to achieve the organization's goals and objectives