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1.0<Tab/>Introduction <Tab/>Management is different from leadership, although they are often used interchangeably. The definition of management is "the attainment of organizational goals in an effective and efficient manner through planning, organization, leading, and controlling organizational resources." (Daft, 2003, 5) And the definition of leadership is "an influence relationship among leaders and followers who intend real changes that reflect their shared purposes."(Smith & Peterson, 1988, 14) The difference …

…style are needed such as team leadership, empowerment are valuable; as in today's rapidly changing world, organizations are trying to make their transition to be learning organizations, therefore, the facilitating leadership become more important now. "The flow from Great Man leadership to rational management to team leadership to facilitating leadership illustrates the trends in the great new world. The implication is that leadership reflects the era or context of the organization, industry, and society." (Daft, 1999, 51)