Site name: Search engines URL: Google—www.google.com Bing—www.bing.com Yahoo!—www.yahoo.com Background information: Many current management philosophers differentiate management skills from leadership skills. As a manager in the hospitality industry, you will be using both management and leadership skills throughout your career. The key is to determine how they differ and when to use them appropriately. Use your favorite search engine or one listed above and search for articles/information on management versus leadership.

Exercises:

a. Determine what characteristics differentiate a manager from a leader.

b. Lead a class discussion on which is more important: managers or leaders.

c. When is it most appropriate to use management skills and/or leadership skills?

d. Choose an article that addresses the issue of management versus leadership, and discuss the author’s perspective on the differences and similarities. Do you agree with the author? Why or why not?