Management vs. Leadership

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This paper illustrates the characteristics of management and leadership through the organizational structure of a particular company, referred to as Company X. The personnel are analyzed according to the traits defined by Warren G. Bennis in his book "On Becoming a Leader". The gradual intermingling of leadership and management are also illustrated through examples of each position.The paper concludes with the author's personal view on management and leadership.

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"Company X provides users with a solution to all securities processing needs. Phasexyz, which is the division I work in, is a subsidiary of Company X. Company X acquired Phasexyz about thirteen years ago. The structure of the company has remained the same throughout the changes until recently when the level of president was introduced to the organization. The company was in dire need of change when the president was announced. Reporting to the president are the senior vice presidents and under the senior vice presidents are the vice presidents. Managers report to the director and the director reports to the vice president. There is one president, four senior vice presidents, five vice presidents, twelve directors, and twenty-five managers. Most of the personnel have been with the company for over ten years. The president has been with the company only a short period of time, so he is bringing a fresh perspective to the organization."

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