{"product_id":"manager-vs-leader-untying-the-gordian-knot-paperback","title":"Manager vs. Leader: Untying the Gordian Knot - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRobert Murphy\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eKathleen Murphy\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCutting through the clutter of management and leadership books, \u003ci\u003eManager vs. Leader: Untying the Gordian Knot \u003c\/i\u003eworks to differentiate the terms\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003emanager and leader. With these terms often used synonymously, misunderstanding\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eleads to confusion and failed expectations at all levels of an organization.\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eProviding both academic and practical organizational examples, this\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003ebook challenges readers with ranging experience and knowledge to explore\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003emanagement and leadership in a new and comprehensive way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnabling readers to better understand the nuances between leading and managing, this book provides historical context while guiding readers in understanding the impact each role has within an organization. Through brief explorations into Organization Development and Transformation, this book works through the state of the leadership concept and provides insights into future challenges for managers and leaders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArmed with historical context, a foundation to explore the terms manager and leader, and an open mind, readers will be able to more effectively manage expectations and interact with others whether professionally or personally.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert M. Murphy\u003c\/strong\u003e is a professor and lecturer in management, leadership and managing change. He is a retired US Army officer who has experience as commander, staff officer and as a researcher, and has lectured throughout Europe, Central America and China. He has academic experience as academic department chair and executive to university president for planning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKathleen M. Murphy is a professor and lecturer in management, entrepreneurship, negotiations and International Business. She has lectured throughout Europe, especially Poland. She was the university representative to Russia to study international education initiatives, and has taught management for a semester at Finance and Economics University, Yunnan, China.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.19 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 30, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42744084332607,"sku":"9781032096445","price":62.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/668631693ffc6e0df459701583b90ef7.webp?v=1765166991","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/manager-vs-leader-untying-the-gordian-knot-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}