Module 1 discussion
Managers vs. Leaders
By way of introduction to the Discussions (DQs), you are
expected to respond to a question posed by your professor which starts the
“conversation/discussion.” This is called your “initial” post. Then, you are to
respond to the posts of several of your classmates. If someone responds to one
of your posts, you should respond back, if appropriate, just as you would in a
face-to-face discussion. The minimum interaction is two posts per week.
The expectation for your initial post is approximately 250
words – this will require you to truly think through the “who, what, where,
when, why, and how” of the issue. For the response posts, you are expected to
make relevant comments to others posts. No minimum word count is expected, but
“I agree” is not considered to be relevant.
Use relevant examples and support your arguments with
references to the readings for the module or additional resources. Bonus points
will be given for including reference materials not previously given in the
course (i.e., doing your own literature review).
This is the “norm” for posting in the DQs in your Trident
education, so please follow the above rules for the best results during your
Trident journey!
Here is the question:
In the first week, discuss what makes a good leader versus a
good manager. Is there really a difference? If so, what is it?
Note: Let’s go for more than just opinion here. What does
your experience tell you? The literature? Please provide some examples as well
as background reference material that justify your response.
In the second week, consider whether you see yourself as
leader or manager. Why did you choose this answer? Explain and relate to the
literature.
