Managers as Role Models

An Analyzation of Managers as Role Models

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An Analyzation of Managers as Role Models

Employees deserve managers who possess good leadership skills, and productive employees are led by those managers. Managers can inspire their employees or stifle their positive creativity. The purpose of developing managers as role models is to inspire employees, develop trust, promote creativity, and maintain an enterprising work environment. The manager is responsible for the management of others and must lead with/by credibility, example, policy knowledge, organization, and enthusiasm. Simply put, whatever a manager/leader expects of his or her employee is also expected of him or her. The positive growth of the organization could be in the balance.

There are many ethical and moral issues connected to managing as a role model. “A managerial role model is one who performs a role in a way admired, expected or respected in some way by a company and colleagues, be they executives, peers or employees” (Berry, 2009). Personal appearance and organization develop efficiency and team pride. A dress code can eliminate doubt on what is acceptable to wear for all employees. Successful managers will always dress appropriately for their shifts and maintain a tidy work area. Personal appearance and organization are general issues that seem quite basic but humans see with their eyes and the first impression is a lasting impression.

When managers abide by the company’s policies and procedures concerning behavior and conduct they set a good example for employees to follow. As good behavior and conduct are contagious, so is bad behavior and conduct.” If role modeling is considered a priority in a business then it is important to 1) know your corporate culture, 2) become the embodiment of the most valued ideals in that culture, and 3) perform effectively within that role” (Berry, 2009). When managers demonstrate conduct unbecoming of company policies and expectations in witness to...