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According to Kotter (2001), " . . . leadership and management are two distinctive and complementary systems of action. Each has its own function and characteristic activities. Both are necessary for success in an increasingly complex and volatile business environment." Respond to the following questions in relation to management and leadership:
What are the differences between leadership and management?
Why do you think Kotter described leadership and management as complementary systems of action?
Leadership is a quality of influencing people, so that the objectives are attained willingly and enthusiastically. It is not exactly same as management, as leadership is one of the major element of management. Management is a discipline of managing things in the best possible manner. It is the art or skill of getting the work done through and with others. It can be found in all the fields, like education, hospitality, sports, offices etc
The major difference between leadership and management are as under:
Kotter described leadership and management are as complementary systems of action because both are equally important and they are two distinctive systems of action, both are necessary as each seek to do different things.