Managerial Roles

What are the three main roles of a manager according to Henry Mintzberg?

• Technical, Administrative, Creative

• Supervisory, Operational, Strategic

• Financial, Marketing, Human Resources

• Interpersonal, Informational, Decisional

Explain the difference between interpersonal, informational, and decisional roles of a manager.

• Interpersonal roles involve working alone

• Interpersonal roles involve interacting with people, informational roles involve receiving and sharing information, and decisional roles involve making choices and solving problems.

• Decisional roles involve avoiding making choices

• Informational roles involve physical activities

Discuss the importance of leadership in a manager's role.

• A manager's role is solely to enforce rules and regulations, not to provide leadership.

• Leadership is only important for lower-level employees, not for managers.

• Leadership is not important for a manager, as long as they can make good decisions.

• Leadership is crucial for guiding and motivating the team, making decisions, and setting a positive example for others.

How does a manager's role differ in a small organization compared to a large organization?

• The manager's role in a small organization may involve more hands-on tasks and direct involvement in day-to-day operations, while in a large organization, the manager's role may focus more on strategic planning, coordination, and delegation of tasks.

• In a small organization, the manager's role is only focused on strategic planning

• In a large organization, the manager's role is only focused on day-to-day operations

• The manager's role is exactly the same in both small and large organizations

Explain the concept of management by objectives (MBO) and its role in a manager's responsibilities.

• MBO is a type of financial report used by managers to analyze company performance

• MBO is a marketing strategy used by managers to promote products

• MBO is a software used by managers to track employee attendance

• MBO helps managers to align the organization's goals with individual employee objectives, and it provides a framework for evaluating and rewarding employee performance.

What are the key skills required for a manager to be successful in their role?

• Math, science, history

• Singing, dancing, acting

• Communication, leadership, decision-making, problem-solving, time management, and delegation

• Cooking, gardening, painting

Discuss the challenges that managers face in today's dynamic business environment.

• Slow technological advancements, isolationism, consistent consumer preferences, and lack of competition

• Rapid technological advancements, globalization, changing consumer preferences, and intense competition

• Stable technological advancements, limited globalization, unchanging consumer preferences, and low competition

• Lack of technological advancements, regionalization, consistent consumer preferences, and low competition

Explain the concept of emotional intelligence and its significance in a manager's role.

• Emotional intelligence has no impact on a manager's role

• Managers should only focus on technical skills, not emotional intelligence

• Emotional intelligence is important for a manager as it helps in building strong relationships, resolving conflicts, and effectively leading and motivating teams.

• Emotional intelligence is only important for personal relationships, not professional ones

How does a manager balance their roles as a leader, decision-maker, and liaison?

• Ignoring team members' input

• Effectively communicating, making informed decisions, and building strong relationships

• Making arbitrary decisions

• Micromanaging employees

Discuss the impact of technology on the evolving role of managers in organizations.

• Technology has no impact on the role of managers

• Managers are becoming obsolete due to technology

• Technology has led to the need for managers to adapt to new skills and lead virtual teams.

• Technology has made the role of managers easier and less important