How a competitive advantage can be gained through the effective management of people? In your answer cite contemporary companies that have achieved a competitive advantage through people.

$2.$ Describe the role of the manager as a change agent when implementing integrated HR systems

$3.$ Study the leadership styles presented in the attached PPT$.$ Explain which of them would you implement in your workplace area.

$4.$ Explain why each Core Leadership Function is necessary to the process of influencing individual and group activities toward goal achievement and to gain organizational competitive advantage.

$5.$ Discuss how to inspire self$-$confidence, develop people, and increase productivity. Sustain with examples.

$6.$ Explain why emotional intelligence $($EI$)$ is so important for effective leadership.

$7.$ Bring examples from your current or previous workplace, of a situation where $($EI$)$ was lacking and another situation in which $($EI$)$ was utilized to resolve a situation.