Timeline and Leadership and Management Actions

The development in leadership and management historically is constantly changing.

“As organizational leaders evolved from the carrot-and-stick wielding owner-managers of the earlier Industrial Era to the Servant Leaders of the 21st Century, the impact of individual leaders on organizations became progressively important” (Bosman, 2009, para.1). For example, earlier in the history managers relied on authority to reach goals, whereas managers today are challenged to establish principles and values that they wish their employees to achieve. Management development mainly occurred after the 19^th century. “The first capitalists were business owners who used their own finances to fund organizations that they managed themselves, rapid industrial growth saw the formation of large organizations with capital often provided by outsiders. This not only “widened the gap” between owners or shareholders and management, it also brought new management challenges” (Bosman, 2009, para.3).

            One of the earliest models of management was set by Fredrick Taylor. He was mechanic engineer, who believed that it is management role to create duties while providing incentives to motivate employees to achieve those duties. The responsibilities and roles of leaders in organization changed in the last years. It advanced from strong capitalism bosses to leaders who have to discover ways to persuade employees to obey them in the everlasting information changing era. The responsibilities and opportunities for leadership now are greater than ever.