Manager vs. Leader
Untying the Gordian Knot
Published on 19. September 2017
90 pages
978-1-351-36408-9 (ISBN)
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.
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.
Reviews / Votes
'The critical need to distinguish between leaders and managers that the growing complexity of society demands will be well served by this clear, concise book written by two people who have spent their lives thinking, teaching and writing about it.' - Dee Hock, Founder and CEO Emeritus, VISA, Author, Birth of the Chaordic Age'The Murphys have provided us with a unique perspective of the complex subjects of management and leadership. While there are countless publications that attempt to define and homogenize these operational and behavioral principles, this body of work takes the reader through a critical analysis that requires us to consider the historical evolution of management and leadership in organizations, current understandings and a look into the future. The book is an interesting and rewarding journey for the reader as, in the end, we are better tooled to understand the appropriate differences and even common elements for what might constitute exemplary management and leadership practices.' - Gary Bonvillian, President Emeritus, Thomas University
'Robert and Kathleen Murphy move us beyond the present "status quo" into a bright future based on a philosophy I have always ascribed to: "Leadership is a matter of how to be, not how to do.' - Frances Hesselbein, President and CEO, Frances Hesselbein Leadership Institute, Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipient
'Robert and Kathleen Murphy have brilliantly illuminated the difference between management and leadership. Their lessons at the US Army War College served me and thousands of military officers and civilians very well over many years.' - Thomas Bostick, Senior VP, Intrexon
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
34 Line drawings, black and white; 34 Illustrations, black and white
File size
2,37 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-351-36408-9 (9781351364089)
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Persons
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.
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.
Content
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
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
