MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP

Abstract

The topic of the paper is the management
process in enterprises, particularly focused
on leadership as one of the basic managerial
functions or activities. In order to achieve
the preset objectives, it is necessary to appoint
a number of people who would successfully
lead the company and its employees,
and, consequently, facilitate its efficient
operation. For that reason, the purpose of
the paper is to describe the processes of
management and leadership, as well as to
emphasize their importance in achieving
positive business results.
Given the importance and the role that
managers and leaders have in the functioning
of any organization, the paper shall present
their similarities and differences, i.e. similarities
and differences between the processes
they perform in various organizations.
Based on the assessment and the analysis conducted,
the paper provided numerous conclusions
on the basis of which it has been proved that there
are significant differences between management and
leadership. In order for a manager to be successful
in performing his tasks, it is most frequently required
of him to be the leader at the same time, thus emphasizing
the importance of leadership as a management
activity required for the successful operation and
achievement of the objectives of any organization.