Leadership vs. Management

Are leaders and managers the same?

 

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No believe it or not, they are not the same. According to Chapter 1 of "Organizational Behavior" by Hellriegal and Slocum, "a leader is a person who exhibits the key attributes of leadership, ideas, vision, values, influencing others, and making tough decisions." Leadership involves developing a vision for the future and influencing others' perspectives and outlook on particular issues. Management, however, focuses on enhancing the present and directing others. Managers "direct, control, and plan the work of others and are responsible for results." To be successful advocates in the workplace, managers should exhibit leadership qualities. All managers are, or should be leaders, but all leaders are not managers. Leaders can be identified by more titles than "manager", such as, executive, supervisor, team leader, etc. To be considered an effective leader, one must not necessarily control, but take the initative to make change when necessary. Effective leaders and managers in an organization typically carry the roles of authority, responsibility, and accountability. Although managing and leadership seel a common goal of organizational success, they both have slightly different characteristics as far as their way of initation and outlook.

Discrimination in the Workplace

Employment discrimination has a long, enduring history in the United States. Public attitudes towards discrimination as a whole have flunctuated over time. This increased concern particularly rose durign the Civil Rights Movement. During this influential period in history, minorities, particularly African Americans and women, were evoked of their rights as U.S. citizens.

 



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Twenty years from now, I hope and believe that people's prevailing attitude towards discrimination will be one of societal agreement, movement, and further abolishment. Unfortunately, to date, over fifty years post the Civil Rights Movement, people fail to realize that discrimination in the workplace and elsewhere violates the Constitution on which this country was built upon and lacks both ethics and morals. I believe that when the year 2033 comes to be, there will be less or hopefully no discrimination in the workplace simply because America, in relation to the descimination of the past, has began to accept and acknowledge the fact that regardless of race, culture, sexual orientation, etc., that we are all human and deserve to be treated equally. With the rise of legistlation regarding this present issue, an increased public awareness of the economic imbalence within the workplace has risen.

Red Ribbon Week Spook Fest 2012

In observance of Red Ribbon Week, an alcohol, tobacco, and drug prevention awareness campaign, Project XIII Class of 2013 of the School of Business and Management mangaged and organized a haunted house themed event to attract and increase student awareness of drug and alcohol prevention. As the chair of Health and Human Resources for the 2012-2013 school year, I was given the opportunity to oversee the process that took place to make the halloween themed house possible. Derrick Williams, a member of the Health and Human Resources committee, took the laborious role of managing the Red Ribbon Week observances and successfully organized the haunted house event. I want to personally thank him, as well as those that took an active role in ensuring that this event was effective. Although the initial purpose of the event was to increase awareness of drug and alcohol prevention, the 2013 Senior class also entertained their peers and established a greater understanding of the importance of this cause. Project XIII of Hambleton Enterprises at the School of Business and Management overwhelmingly encouraged students to pledge to be drug free upon entering the haunted house. Resultantly, over 200 students committed to a drug free lifestyle.

Seasons Greetings: November Showcase

Seasons Greetings from the Project XIII Family!

Thanksgiving is a pivotal holiday that sparks the official holiday season and Project XIII, of the School of Business and Management dedicated its First Friday November Senior Showcase to the start of the fall season. However, personally, I dedicated this event to those battling and suffering from the drawsbacks of this diabetes, as it will have an impact on others holiday intake. As many know, diabetes is an increasing epidemic that impacts the lives of people of all ages and ethnic backgrounds. This monthly series provides the Class of 2013 seniors and their parents with information regarding various organizations, senior activities, and most importantly, increases the awareness of various health and human resource topics, such as diabetes. For the 2012-2013 school year, I hold the position as Chair of Health and Human Resources, where I umbrella various health awareness issues such as, Diabetes, Breast Cancer Awareness, Red Ribbon Week, and Click-It-Or-Ticket, etc.; topics that have a drastic influence on our generation. During this specific "First Friday" event, my co-chair, Jaziah Masters, and I presented a Thanksgiving themed display which provided bypassers with information regarding diabetes awareness. This information included suitable diets for diabetics and information on the risks and symptoms of diabetes. Although it is important to make people of aware of the contributions that can be made to Townview through various organizations and clubs, it is just as, if not more important to increase student awareness of their risks of various diseases and illnesses, such as diabetes. Diabetes is typically found in those suffereing from obesity and in minorities, both of which are predominantly seen throughout the Townview community.

Breast Cancer Awareness

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month! 

In honor of the survivors and warriors who lost their battles, Project XIII, of the School of Business
and Management dedicated its First Friday October Senior Showcase to these fighters. As many know, this cancer has heavily impacted our community, particularly of the minority. Although Caucasian women are more likely to be diagnosed with this disease, women of color are more likely to die from it. This monthly series provides the Class of 2013 seniors and their parents with information regarding various organizations, senior activities, and most importantly, increases the awareness of various health and human resource topics, such as breast cancer. For the 2012-2013 school year, I hold the position as Chair of Health and Human Resources, where I umbrella various causes such as, Breast Cancer Awareness, Red Ribbon Week, and Click-It-Or-Ticket, etc.; topics that are important to our generation. During this specific "First Friday" event, my co-chair, Chadrick Morris, and I presented a display that offered information regarding breast cancer. To enhance the event, Mrs. Lille Jennings, a breast cancer survivor, generously volunteered her time to enlighten and educate seniors, both male and female, on the topic, emphasizing the importance of early detection. As my class and I have the bar high for our following November Showcase, my experience during the October Showcase was a laborious effort that has motivated me to ensure that I continue to provide the necessary materials and knowledge that will enhance the livelihoods of my peers and myself.

 

 

 

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