Abstract
M.Comm.
The discipline of management, denoting the concepts of management and
leadership, has been deliberated in boundless number of books, magazines and
journals over the years. Some views are that there is a distinction between
management and leaders, whilst others vehemently argue that there is no
difference between the two terms, and use them synonymously. Leadership is
the nucleus of all organisations. Moreover, sustained performance, competitive
advantage and success, depends both on effective leadership, as well as
committed followers.The literature study undertaken discovered writings confirming the distinctions
between the terms groups and teams: groups may fall inside or outside the
boundaries of an organisation, such as social groups, whereas teams (in their
various forms) are generally referred to in the context of "working teams" in an
organisation. Teams may be formed from groups, subsequent to their maturity. In
many instances, the usage of the terms "groups" and "teams", are also used
interchangeably.