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What is one of the activities that managers are involved in to ensure the organization's success?
What is one of the activities that managers are involved in to ensure the organization's success?
Which of the following is NOT a role of a manager?
Which of the following is NOT a role of a manager?
What is the primary focus of managers in controlling?
What is the primary focus of managers in controlling?
Which managerial activity involves overseeing the work of subordinates?
Which managerial activity involves overseeing the work of subordinates?
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What is the purpose of internal consulting in an organization?
What is the purpose of internal consulting in an organization?
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Which of the following is a reason why not every manager engages in all managerial activities?
Which of the following is a reason why not every manager engages in all managerial activities?
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What is involved in monitoring products and services?
What is involved in monitoring products and services?
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Which managerial activity involves maintaining contact with representatives from various external constituencies?
Which managerial activity involves maintaining contact with representatives from various external constituencies?
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What is the purpose of taking a management course, even if you don't plan to work in HR?
What is the purpose of taking a management course, even if you don't plan to work in HR?
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Why might someone think management is just common sense?
Why might someone think management is just common sense?
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What is the benefit of taking a management course, regardless of your career plans?
What is the benefit of taking a management course, regardless of your career plans?
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What is a key function that managers perform to help organizations achieve top performance?
What is a key function that managers perform to help organizations achieve top performance?
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Who is an example of a successful manager mentioned in the content?
Who is an example of a successful manager mentioned in the content?
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What type of management is directly responsible for managing non-managerial employees?
What type of management is directly responsible for managing non-managerial employees?
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What is one of the three major roles that a manager assumes in an organization?
What is one of the three major roles that a manager assumes in an organization?
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Why might someone think they don't need to take a management course?
Why might someone think they don't need to take a management course?
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What is the level of management that consists of a team of individuals at the highest level of an organization?
What is the level of management that consists of a team of individuals at the highest level of an organization?
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What is the main goal of managers in an organization?
What is the main goal of managers in an organization?
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What might someone have done if they had a summer or part-time job?
What might someone have done if they had a summer or part-time job?
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What is a key aspect of a manager's job?
What is a key aspect of a manager's job?
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Why is it important to take a management course, regardless of your major?
Why is it important to take a management course, regardless of your major?
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What is one of the types of managerial skills that a manager should possess?
What is one of the types of managerial skills that a manager should possess?
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What is the role of a manager that involves communicating with others?
What is the role of a manager that involves communicating with others?
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What level of management is just below that of senior executives?
What level of management is just below that of senior executives?
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Study Notes
Managerial Roles and Responsibilities
- Managers are involved in strategic planning and development, controlling, environmental scanning, supervision, coordinating, customer relations and marketing, community relations, internal consulting, and monitoring products and services.
Key Managerial Activities
- Evaluating and taking corrective action concerning resource allocation and use
- Continuously monitoring the business environment and business indicators
- Overseeing the work of subordinates
- Coordinating the work of others within and outside the work unit
- Maintaining contact with customers, potential customers, and external constituencies
- Providing internal consulting services using technical expertise
- Planning, scheduling, and monitoring product and service design, development, production, and delivery
Importance of Managerial Roles
- Different managers serve different roles and carry different responsibilities depending on their position in the organizational hierarchy
- Emphasizing the right activities is crucial for a manager's success
Types of Managers
- Executive managers: a team of individuals at the highest level of management
- Middle management: managers below senior executives
- First-line management: managers directly overseeing non-managerial employees
Managerial Skills and Roles
- Interpersonal role: involves managing relationships with people
- Informational role: involves managing information and data
- Decisional role: involves making decisions and taking action
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This quiz covers the roles and responsibilities of managers, including strategic planning, controlling, and environmental scanning.
