The Role of Managers

The video explores the role of managers, highlighting famous examples like Sir Alex Ferguson and Steven Spielberg. It discusses management theories by Fayol, Mintzberg, and Drucker, detailing Fayol's six management functions, Mintzberg's observations on managerial roles, and Drucker's guidelines for effective management. The video concludes by distinguishing between managers and leaders, emphasizing the scientific approach of managers and the inspirational role of leaders.

Which of the following best describes the role of a manager as illustrated by Sir Alex Ferguson?

• Inspiring a team to follow a vision

• Coordinating and controlling team members to achieve success

• Focusing on personal development

• Delegating tasks to subordinates

According to Henry Fayol, which of the following is NOT one of the six functions of management?

• Controlling

• Motivating

• Forecasting

• Coordinating

What did Mintzberg observe about the nature of managerial tasks?

• They are mostly hands-on and manual

• They are fragmented and self-designated

• They require minimal communication

• They are primarily focused on personal growth

According to Drucker, what is one of the key responsibilities of a manager?

• Setting objectives

• Performing manual tasks

• Avoiding change

• Minimizing team size

How often did Mintzberg find that managers get interrupted on average?

• Every 15 minutes

• Every 30 minutes

• Every 9 minutes

• Every 5 minutes

What is a key difference between managers and leaders as discussed in the video?

• Managers focus on planning and controlling, while leaders inspire and motivate

• Leaders delegate tasks, while managers perform them

• Leaders are more scientific, while managers are more emotional

• Managers focus on inspiring, while leaders focus on controlling

Which of the following is a characteristic of a leader rather than a manager?

• Controlling and organizing

• Forecasting and planning

• Inspiring a following

• Commanding and coordinating