1. Give brief definitions for the following terms (compare the terms with each other, noting how they are similar and different:).

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1. Give brief definitions for the following terms (compare the terms with each other, noting how they are similar and different:). Board of Directors. Executives. Managers. Leaders.

Optional Readings -- Broad Contexts of Management and Leadership

1. Give brief definitions for the following terms (compare the terms with each other,

noting how they are similar and different:). Board of Directors. Executives. Managers.

Leaders. Supervisors.

2. What does the term "management" mean (include in your answer, the four major

functions of management)?

3. Briefly describe each of the following four management functions. Planning.

Organizing. Leading. Coordinating (or controlling) activities. Of course, these functions

are not carried out apart from each other -- they`re highly integrated.

4. New managers and leaders often struggle to find the one, best way to manage and

lead. Over time, they realize the "best way" depends very much on the situation, for

example, the life cycle of the organization, the specific nature and needs of the

organization -- and their own nature and needs, as well. A very basic understanding of

theories and styles of management and leadership can help greatly when finding the

"best way". Very briefly, what is the contingency theory of management? Systems

theory? Chaos theory? What are some of the major styles of management? What is the

importance of knowing the life cycle of an organization when leading and managing an

organization?

5. Many management experts believe that we`re coming into a "new paradigm". What is

this new paradigm?

6. What is the argument that some people put forth to explain their view that managing

and leading are different? What do you think?

7. By now, you might consider your own definition of "What is leading (in an

organizational setting)?" Consider in your answer, setting direction for others and

influencing others to follow that direction.