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I need to explain the differences between leaders and managers on the following five categories:

a. Primary thinking process

b. Typical pattern of direction setting

c. Approach to employee relations

d. Orientation to mode of operation

e. Relative emphasis placed on decision methods and tools.

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a. Primary thinking process
Managers ask how and when, leaders ask what and why

b. Typical pattern of direction setting
Managers focus on systems, leaders focus on ...

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