Author Question: Using Kotter's functions of management and leadership model to support your argument, would you ... (Read 104 times)

KWilfred · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Using Kotter's functions of management and leadership model to support your argument, would you rather your direct supervisor be a leader or a manager? Use Kotter's model as a reference to the specifics of each.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

A high level of neuroticism is positively correlated with leadership in Judge's research.

a. True
b. False

prumorgan · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Either manager or leader could be chosen here as long as the answer is well supported. A leader choice should consist of the key aspects suggested by Kotter: producing change and movement, establishing direction, aligning people, and motivating and inspiring. The same should be done if manager is chosen, focusing again on the following points: produces order and consistency, planning and budgeting, organizing and staffing, and controlling and problem solving.

Answer to Question 2

False