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Task 1 Define and compare the different roles and characteristics of a modern leader and a manager

Scenario: You have been appointed as the Trainee Manager Operations at Aldi Efficiency and effective operations have played a vital role in achieving successful results at Aldi, you have been asked to produce a reflective log on functions and roles played differently by the manageress and leaders for achieving business success.

P1-
Reflective Log
Manager
Leader
Differences: Leader and Manager
Management Functions: Planning, Organising, Directing and controlling

Task 2: Business Report

P2 Examine examples of how the role of a leader and the function of a manager apply in different situational contexts

P3-Apply different theories and models of approach, including situational leadership, systems leadership and contingency

Scenario: You have been appointed as the Trainee Manager Operations at Aldi

The recent economic conditions and falling value of Pound have made big impact on consumer spending. Sustainable business strategy requires quick response from manager and leaders in difficult operational situations. You have been asked to write a report on operational situations faced by the manageress and leaders at Aldi in the light of different operational
models to provide better response in difficult times.

Task 3: Presentation

P4 Explain the key approaches to operations management and the role that leaders and managers play
P5 Evaluate how leaders and managers can improve efficiencies of operational management to successfully meet business objectives

Demonstrate an appreciation of the role leaders and managers play in the operations function of an organisation.

Scenario:
In the modern age, good leaders are an enabling force who help people and organizations to perform and develop, that implies sophisticated alignment with achievement of people's needs and aims of organization.
As a trainee Manager Operations you are asked to prepare a PowerPoint presentation for your UK Headquarters that shows how leaders and managers can
improve efficiency of operations to successfully meet business objectives.

Task 4: Operational Plan

P6 Assess the factors within the business environment that impact upon operational management and decision-making by leaders and managers may

Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between leadership and management in a contemporary business environment.

Leadership and management are commonly seen as same thing, in fact they are not. Leadership is also misunderstood to mean directing and instructing people and making important decisions on behalf of company. Effective leadership is much more than these arguments. As a trainee Manager Operations, you are asked to in house letter to assess and analyse the factors within the business environment that impact upon operational management and decision-making by leaders and managers