Mgt 330 Management Leadership Research Paper

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Management Leadership Stephen Valiquette Mgt/330 December 19, 2010 Eve Morse Management Leadership The New York Rangers Hockey Club (NHL) is similar to any company in the world even though it is a professional sports franchise it is still a structured business. A leader is one who influences others to attain goals. The greater the number of followers, the greater the influence (Bateman & Snell, 2009). The leader on any sports team is the coach and the followers are the players. The head coach of the Rangers answers to the general manager. The structure and planning between the two leaders shapes the Rangers franchise into a successful and profitable business. What the Rangers have accomplished over the past five years is create a culture, which inspires a shared vision. They appeal to people’s values and motivate them to care about an important mission (Bateman & Snell, 2009). Management and Leadership The Management and Leadership in the Rangers organization have similarities, but it is essential for the players to differentiate between the two. As the text states effective managers are not…show more content…
With a little over $40 million in available money the Rangers need to use their global strength and strong New York market to innovate and organize new ways to stay at the top of their competitive market. Innovation is the introduction of new goods and services. Your firm must adapt to change in consumer demands and add to new competitors (Bateman & Snell, 2009). The Rangers could invest in new technologies like skating treadmills, hockey computer software programs and off ice training simulators to give them and edge in the innovative market. This will help them not only develop their current talent but also help attract more global

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