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What is the primary responsibility of a manager?
What is the primary responsibility of a manager?
- To coordinate and oversee the work of other people to accomplish organizational goals (correct)
- To delegate all tasks to non-managerial employees
- To work independently without coordination
- To focus on personal achievements within the organization
How has the nature of work impacted the distinction between managers and non-managerial employees?
How has the nature of work impacted the distinction between managers and non-managerial employees?
- It has blurred the distinction in many organizations (correct)
- It has eliminated the need for managerial roles
- It has made non-managerial employees take on managerial responsibilities
- It has made the distinction clearer and more defined
What characterizes a manager's job?
What characterizes a manager's job?
- It's about avoiding coordination with others
- It's not about personal achievement, but about helping others do their work (correct)
- It's solely focused on personal achievements
- It's about micromanaging every task
How were managers traditionally distinguished from non-administrative personnel?
How were managers traditionally distinguished from non-administrative personnel?
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What does the text suggest about the role of a manager in today's organizations?
What does the text suggest about the role of a manager in today's organizations?
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What is the primary role of a manager?
What is the primary role of a manager?
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How has the nature of work affected the distinction between managers and non-managerial employees?
How has the nature of work affected the distinction between managers and non-managerial employees?
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What distinguishes a manager from non-administrative personnel?
What distinguishes a manager from non-administrative personnel?
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What is a manager's job primarily about?
What is a manager's job primarily about?
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How would you define a manager based on the given text?
How would you define a manager based on the given text?
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