Assignment on Management and Operation (GC01930)

Table of Contents

Section 1.

1.0 Introduction.

1.1 Overview of chosen organization (Skinnydip)

1.2 Management structure of Skinnydip.

2.0 Differentiate between the role of a leader and the function of a manager

2.1 Definition of a manager and a leader

2.2 Differences in roles and functions with reference to different situations.

2.3 Apply the role of a leader and the function of a manager in Skinnydip.

3.0 Apply different theories and models of approach in leadership.

3.1 Different leadership theories with their advantages and disadvantages.

3.2 Theories of leadership traits, style and contingency with their advantages and disadvantages

3.3 Application of different leadership approaches within Skinnydip with their strengths and weaknesses

4.0 Critically evaluate different contemporary theories on management and leadership.

4.1 Different management theories with their advantages and disadvantages.

4.2 Application of management theory in Skinnydip.

5.0 Conclusion.

Section 2.

1.0 Introduction.

2.0 Details of each of the key operational functions, identifying the roles and responsibilities of managers in the key operational functions.

2.1 Key operational functions.

2.2 Identifying the roles and responsibilities of managers in the key operational functions.

3.0 Explanation of the key operational approaches to operations management and their value.

4.0 Assess the impact of external business environment factors that affect decision-making by leaders and managers.

5.0 How operational efficiencies can be improved to successfully meet business objectives using appropriate management and leadership approaches.

6.0 Conclusion.

Reference.

Section 1

1.0 Introduction

Leadership for any kind of organization is very important to lead the organization with sincerity and integrity. This paper aims to describe various management structures and suited one for Skinnydip. Secondly differentiate between the role of a leader and the functions of a manager. The report applies different theories and models of approach in leadership in the third section. Fourthly, the report critically evaluates different contemporary theories on management and leadership.

1.1 Overview of the chosen organization (Skinnydip)

Skinnydip is a private limited company which registration number is 07499836. The registered office of the company is at 30 City Road, London, United Kingdom, EC1Y 2AB. Though the business leads online they launched 16 standalone stores across the country. The company has two pretty pink Nail Salons at Brent Cross and Carnaby Street (SKINNYDIP, 2020). They collaborate with The Simpsons, Disney, SpongeBob and many more to serve their loyal customers. The business was first started in 2011 by the Co-founders James, Lewis and Richard. The company is basically serving up the most quirky and fun accessories, lifestyle products and clothing for all ages and classes to love and enjoy all year round.

1.2 Management structure of Skinnydip

There are various management structures generally applied in the business organization. According to Corwin and Ciampi (2020), Flat Organizational Structure, Functional Organizational Structure, Product Organizational Structure, Geographical Organizational Structure, Divisional Organizational Structure, and Matrix Organizational Structure etc. are some common types of management structure. In the flat structure, there are few or no levels of middle management between executives and staff. Organizational functions are divided into smaller teams based on various specialized categories like IT, Marketing or Finance in the Functional organizational structure. Skinnydip as a medium-sized entrepreneurship business can apply the flat organizational structure within its workplace. Here the executive of the business directly controls the staff and other personnel like shareholders, suppliers, and deliveries.

2.0 Differentiate between the role of a leader and the function of a manager

2.1 Definition of a manager and a leader

Definition of a Manager

According to Bergeron (2018), a manager is a person performing specific responsibilities or managing the whole business of a farm or organization. A manager performs managerial functions of an organization having definite power to maintain discipline, to hire, fire, monitor attendance etc. The managers are classified as their varied responsibilities and functions within the workplace like Upper management, Lower management, and Middle management.

Definition of a Leader

A leader is the person appointed in the charge of a specific sector or a team, the person who persuades other people to follow by his activities, policies, moralities or only for the obligation (Bergeron, 2018) set by the business company. A great leader stimulates confidence among the workforce and motivates the subordinates to take on challenges in their mission. He convinces other people and changes them to action. He can find the inner talent of the follower and pull it out into behavior and action. He makes the dream true for the people.

2.2 Differences in roles and functions with reference to different situations

A manager in a company performs various roles like informational roles, decisional roles, and interpersonal roles acting as a figurehead, coordinator, leader, spokesperson, and monitor etc. On the other hand, a leader performs within a business to motivate the people divided into smaller teams or groups (Bergeron, 2018). There are some differences between the role of a leader and the function of a manager such as follows:

Roles of a Leader	Functions of a Manager
The leader makes the dream come true for the progression of the development of the company.	The managers are the key influencers of the company plan management and they plan for the people how to cooperate their duties with the leaders and managers.
The leaders make the stages and make powerful stages for the workers to feel like the arrangement by the leaders.	The managers play vitally important roles in organizing the materials for the progress of the performance of the company.
The leader’s actions are visionary actions but effective for the implementation and successful results.	The managers actually perform as the catalysts within the workplaces and process functions accepting and compelling the workforce to perform responsibility.
The leaders find out the creativity for the workers and they cooperate with the workers to attain the goals.	The managers within a business organization control activities of the employees and function.
The leaders arrange the materials how to implement them in the process functions. The keep flexibility towards the followers	The managers maintain the performances and rules. They arrange the processes and materials for this
They act on calculated risk and measurement so that they can make optimal decisions.	The managers are key identifiers of the company who attempts to minimize risk.
The leaders make entrepreneurial ideas and also act as ideas creators for the workers.	The managers generally act on existing policies and are also maintainers of the policies of the company.

2.3 Apply the role of a leader and the function of a manager in Skinnydip

Julia Michaels, Amelia Liana and Zara Martin have played very important roles as leaders in developing tons of epic products for the Skinnydip business (SKINNYDIP, 2020). These guys are really awesome for the company to innovate the staff from their traditional and monotonous activities. Their roles for specific fields in the Skinnydip can be applied as below:

Dream shape— the leaders of the Skinnydip shapes the targets of their future dream to be the most popular business farm. They consider the common issues among the team member that can impact the performances. Innovate the best skills— the leader of the Skinnydip can understand the personnel analyzing the attitudes towards the business and then they attempt to innovate the best ideas from them for the business………………………..

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