Organization has many moving parts, these parts must work together productively to makes it successful. Management and leadership are two of the most important roles in having a healthy productive organization; both roles are of great important but differ in many ways. There are several other elements to an organization such as operations, marketing, accounting and finance. Depending on the size of the company these elements may be accomplished by an individual or a team. No matter the size of the organization all these elements work together to make a business run. How well these elements are organized directed and implemented will determine the success of the organization. Let’s take a look at some of the main elements needed to insure an efficient productive organization. Leadership is responsible for driving change within an organization as stated in the YouTube clip Management vs. Leadership (Snezhil, 2008). Leading the organization in the direction of accomplishing the mission statement and goals of the organization is priority to leadership. As stated by James Manktelow strong leadership develops and promotes team unity which is important to accomplish success (Manktelow). The success of the organization is represented by the structure and performance driven by the leadership team. It is leadership’s responsibility in an organization to set and develop performance targets and objectives for managers to implement to the front line. It is also their responsibility to evaluate performance targets and objectives periodically to see if any changes need to be made to ensure organizational success. Leadership empowers and delegates tasked to the management team and entrust them with ensuring proper implementation of set goals (Billikopf, 2006). As explained in the required reading, the value in leadership is that the leaders are the people that come up with the plan and decisions to lead the organization in the right direction (Collins, 2013). They also set the foundation for a healthy productive organization. These aspects are important because without the proper leadership all other elements of an organization can fail. As discussed in Exploring Business- Chapter 1 manager are responsible for overseeing work performance for lower level employees (Collins, 2013). They also have the responsibility of implementing actions and ensuring the resources are available to achieve the objective set by leadership. Management takes part in the planning of all aspects of the business related to the frontline employees such as organizing, directing the team, hiring the appropriate people qualified to get the job done and taking responsibility for making sure the team is working to achieve the companies goals (Collins, 2013). Management enforces organizational policies and procedures according to company practices. They are responsible for coaching and developing their team as well as providing corrective action when need be. It is not unusual in an organization to see more presence from the management team than that of higher leadership. Managers act as the liaison between leadership and the lower level employees in an organization. Leadership as well as management enforces ethics and social responsibility in the organization. Managers are entrusted to conduct their selves in an ethical manner and to ensure their team is doing so as well. The organization as stated in Exploring Business-Chapter 2 is expected to act ethical which includes treating everyone whom interacts with the company fairly, hold all employees accountable for their actions, and ensure all employees are aware of core values and principles. Also to demand and reward integrity from all employees is part of an organizations ethical practices carried out by management (Collins, 2013). The value of management is the implementation of the organizations practices. Management is important because they are responsible for the day to day operation of the organization and is entrusted by leadership to drive the organization in the direction envisioned. Another important aspect of an organization is the frontline members also know as lower level employees, they are the doers in the organization. They receive direction from management and apply it to ensure the organization’s mission and practices are being upheld. Lower level employees may be expected to work individually or as a team depending on the business needs. These employees are an important asset to an organization and should be treated as such. For an organization to maintain quality qualified employees compensation is key. Outside of financial compensation there are other benefits that are of important and are sure to attract and keep qualified employees. Benefits such as stock options, paid leave, incentive programs and health insurance to name a few (Collins, 2013). As discussed in the required reading it is important for employees to feel they are being treated fairly. According to Steve Jobs frontline want to be involved in the decision making and for their ideas to be considered (Jobs, 2010); this makes them feel like a valued member of the organization. It is important to recognize employee contributions, a thank-you goes along way. Lower level employees want a clear understanding of what is expected of them and the goals they are working to accomplish. It is important for these members of an organization to feel secure in their position and to entrust their leadership team. If they are made to feel appreciated and a vital part of the organization they will reciprocate with loyalty. They want a work environment that is professional but fun (Haptonstall, 2011). The value of the frontline is they work hard to get the job done. They are the ones applying the policies and procedures to their daily work ethics to achieve the organizational goals. As stated previously there are many components other than the three discussed in detail above in running a successful organization. All departments including operations, marketing, accounting and finance are responsible for ensuring that there part of the organization is operating efficient and affectively while maintaining company ethics. It is important for all departments to work together as a team to accomplish the organization’s mission and visions. With the right leadership and management any organization can operate in a healthy and productive manner.

Works Cited
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