Description
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.
Table of Contents
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
