Difference between Manager and Leader

The difference between Manager and Leader refers to the personalities who are managing and commanding their employees at work. A manager can be a Leader for his subordinates. But a leader cannot be the manager in all situations.

Meaning of Manager:

A person who controls and managing the resources of the organization is called a Manager. A manager is also known as the head of the department, Supervisor, line manager, boss, administrative. In the organization, a manager is managing the people at work and he is observing his employees that they are doing well or not.

If the employees are not doing the work in an appropriate manner and he suggests them and train them for the best performance.

For example, the production head is known as a manager of the production department.

Meaning of Leader:

A Leader refers to a person who knows the way and who shows the way in the right direction. In other words, the person who commands the group of people is called a leader. And a Leader performs only one function that is Direction.

The Chart of difference between Manager and Leader

Points of differences	Manager	Leader
Meaning	A person who controls and managing the resources of the organization is called a Manager.	A Leader refers to a person who knows the way and who shows the way in the right direction
Nature of work	Making the system and delegating authority and responsibilities to the employees.	By creating a vision and communicating it and encouraging the followers towards that
Motivation	By External means( Promotion, incentives, bonus, etc.) motivation is given to the employees.	Motivation is Intrinsic in nature.
Subordinates	Employees are the subordinates of the manager.	Followers are the subordinates of the leader.
Functions	A Manger Performs all functions - Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Directing, and Controlling.	Leader performs only one function that is Direction.
Qualities	Managerial and leadership both qualities are needed to manage the organization.	Leadership qualities are necessary.
Activities	The manager makes the plans and mainly focuses on the process.	The leader sets directions and focuses on people.

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The conclusion of the Difference: -

Thus, A manager can be a Leader for his subordinates. But a leader cannot be the manager in all situations. A manager is also known as the head of the department, Supervisor, line manager, boss, administrative. On the other side, the person who commands the group of people is called a leader.

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