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Topic 1: Leadership versus Management Strategic Decision-Making

In this Discussion, you will differentiate between leadership and management strategic decision-making. You’ll find there is vast differences between leadership and management strategic decision-making, but some of the differences may also be vague or similar in nature. It’s up to you to effectively communicate the differences and to explain your position.

Identify and read the recommended preparation materials of interest found in the Library Knowledge Base and in the Policy and Strategy Knowledge Base. Conduct additional research as necessary to develop an understanding for the differences between leadership and management. After reviewing the preparation materials, elaborate on the following topics:

1. Develop and defend a thesis statement explaining the difference between Leadership and Management strategic decision-making, and whether one can exist without the other.

2. Provide an educated opinion on the impact leadership strategic decision-making has on the lives of individuals, communities, competition, markets, society, and culture.

3. Provide a well-substantiated argument for your position on the difference between Leadership and Management decision-making using a minimum of three peer reviewed research resources.

4. Provide a minimum of two practical examples demonstrating the differences between leadership and management decision-making.

5. Respond to a minimum of two of your fellow learners by debating the facts on the differences between Leadership and Management decision-making.

6. Use APA style referencing format in your writing.

7. Use expository writing style to communicate in this discussion.

8. Use a minimum of 500 words in your primary answer post.

Here is the Unit 4 Discussion grading rubric.