One way to distinguish a team from a work group is that a team ...

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One way to distinguish a team from a work group is that a team governs itself to some extent, while a work group is subject to external control.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Do you agree with the axiom that managers get the trains running on time, but leaders tell the trains where to go?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Answer to Question 1

FALSE

Answer to Question 2

Leadership is defined as the process by which an individual influences others in ways that help attain group or organizational goals. While this can also define a manager, there is a subtle difference that involves vision. The primary function of a leader is to create the essential purpose or mission of the organization and the strategy for attaining it. By contrast, the job of the manager, or executive, is to implement, or execute that vision.