Middle Level Managers Development Programme Quiz

What is the primary role of a middle manager as described in the text?

• To execute daily operations

• To oversee multiple teams and contribute to organizational strategies

• To develop technical skills

• To manage only frontline employees

According to the 6 Leadership Passages, what passage does a middle-line manager occupy?

• Passage 4

• Passage 2

• Passage 6

• Passage 3

What is a key function of a middle manager in change management?

• Focusing solely on technical tasks

• Directly implementing all changes

• Managing resistance and inspiring stakeholder buy-in

• Avoiding communication with senior management

What does strategic thinking involve?

• Avoiding complex situations

• Short-term planning

• Understanding the big picture and developing long-term goals

• Focusing on daily tasks

Which of the following is a misconception about leadership?

• Leaders must always have answers

• Leaders are made, not born

• Leadership is about collaboration

• Good leaders inspire others

In the case study "Odafe Kolo", what is the primary challenge Odafe faced when transitioning to a middle manager?

• Shifting from technical tasks to strategic functions

• Overseeing multiple teams

• Developing new technologies

• Managing budgets

What is one of the core leadership functions in a change-driven environment?

• Avoiding conflict

• Producing change and setting the direction

• Focusing on individual performance

• Maintaining the status quo

Which of the following describes emotional intelligence?

• A fixed trait that cannot be developed

• The capacity for recognizing and managing emotions

• The ability to memorize information

• The ability to manage technical skills

What is a critical skill for managers acting as change agents?

• Avoiding stakeholder engagement

• Limiting communication

• Understanding change dynamics

• Focusing only on financial outcomes

What is the purpose of stakeholder management?

• To avoid communication with external parties

• To focus solely on internal stakeholders

• To analyze expectations and engage effectively

• To ignore stakeholder concerns