Cutting through the clutter of management and leadership books, Manager vs. Leader: Untying the Gordian Knot works to differentiate the terms manager and leader. With these terms often used synonymously, misunderstanding leads to confusion and failed expectations at all levels of an organization. Providing both academic and practical organizational examples, this book challenges readers with ranging experience and knowledge to explore management and leadership in a new and comprehensive way. Enabling readers to better understand the nuances between leading and managing, this book provides…mehr
Cutting through the clutter of management and leadership books, Manager vs. Leader: Untying the Gordian Knot works to differentiate the terms manager and leader. With these terms often used synonymously, misunderstanding leads to confusion and failed expectations at all levels of an organization. Providing both academic and practical organizational examples, this book challenges readers with ranging experience and knowledge to explore management and leadership in a new and comprehensive way. Enabling readers to better understand the nuances between leading and managing, this book provides historical context while guiding readers in understanding the impact each role has within an organization. Through brief explorations into Organization Development and Transformation, this book works through the state of the leadership concept and provides insights into future challenges for managers and leaders. Armed with historical context, a foundation to explore the terms manager and leader, and an open mind, readers will be able to more effectively manage expectations and interact with others whether professionally or personally.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
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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