Managing and leading people

Assignment Outline * Managing and leading people the past and the present Introduction The effective manager/leader, how can we become one in today's organisation? Why is the skill of management and leading people vital for MBA students? * Understanding Managing and Leading people - The four pillars The organisation environment and people The individual level The group level The organisational level * Distinguishing between Leadership and Management Managers and leaders are they different? How can managers maximize …

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