Leader: according to
the World English Dictionary is a person who rules, guides, or inspires others. (Collins
English dictionary) . Also a leader is a conductor, a person
who directs a military force or unit, a person who has commanding authority or
influence, a first or principal performer of a group (2012
Merrriam-Webster, Incorporated) . The business
dictionary defined leader as a person or thing that holds a dominant or
superior position within its field, and is able to exercise a high degree of
control or influence over others. (2012 WebFinance, Inc) , and Robbins &
DeCenzo (2010) referred to a leader as anyone who can influence others.
“PERSONAL POWER TO MANAGE PEOPLE”.
Leadership: The ability an individual demonstrates to influence
other to act in a particular way through direction, encouragement, sensitivity,
consideration, and support (Robbins & DeCenzo, 2010) , the ability to
lead, or the period during which a person occupies the position of leader
according to World English Dictionary (Collins English Dictionary) , Warren Bennis
pointed that, “Leadership is a function of knowing yourself, having a vision
that is well communicated, building trust among colleagues, and taking
effective action to realize your own leadership potential.” (Teal Trust
Charity) ;
in the other hand, John C Maxwell said, “ leadership is influence –nothing
more, nothing less.” Also he mentioned that the leadership is a process, not a
position (Maxwell, 2011) .
“CONVINCE PEOPLE TO FOLLOW YOU”
Supervisor:
a person who is appointed by the organization according to Robbins &
DeCenzo (2010), they said that the supervisor have legitimate power that allows them to reward and punish their employee, and the supervisor have the ability to influence the employee based on the formal authority inherent in their positions. We can define the supervisor as a person who supervises workers or the work done by other
“LAWFUL BOSS AT THE TIME”.
Supervision: The act or function of supervising (Dictionary.com Unabridge) . “Supervision is an
intervention that is provided by a senior member of a profession to a junior
member or members of the same profession. This relationship is evaluative,
extends over time, and has the simultaneous purposes of enhancing the
professional functioning of the junior member, monitoring the quality of
professional services offered to the clients…., and serving as a gatekeeper of
those who are to enter the particular profession”, (Bernard &
Goodyear, 1998) .
The Business dictionary defined supervision as monitoring and regulating of
process, or delegated activities, responsibilities, or tasks. (2012
WebFinance, Inc) .
“MONITORING WHAT/HOW IS DONE”.
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