Management Hierarchy: Classifying Managers

What is the primary role of a manager in an organization?

To coordinate and oversee the work of other people to achieve organizational goals (correct)
To communicate with external stakeholders to promote the organization
To develop policies and strategies for the organization
To perform tasks independently to achieve organizational goals

What is the main characteristic that distinguishes a manager from a non-manager?

A manager has a higher level of education than a non-manager
A manager has more years of experience than a non-manager
A manager earns a higher salary than a non-manager
A manager coordinates and oversees the work of other people (correct)

What is the primary reason why managers are important to organizations?

They develop policies and strategies for the organization
They are responsible for communicating with external stakeholders
They perform tasks more efficiently than others
They coordinate and oversee the work of other people to achieve organizational goals (correct)

What is the level of management that is responsible for developing policies and strategies for the organization?

Top management (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the different levels of management in an organization?

Levels of management (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a manager in a traditionally structured organization?

To coordinate and oversee the work of other people (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of top managers in an organization?

To make organization-wide decisions and establish plans and goals (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most important variable in determining productivity and loyalty in an organization?

The quality of the employee-manager relationship (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of a first-line manager?

They manage the work of non-managerial employees (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of an organization?

To achieve a specific purpose or goal (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of middle managers in an organization?

To manage the work of first-line managers (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of organizations?

Deliberate structure (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of managerial role involves collecting and disseminating information?

Informational (C) Signup and view all the answers

What type of skill is more important for first-line managers?

Technical skills (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which managerial role is characterized by making decisions or choices?

Decisional (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the ability to think and conceptualize about abstract and complex situations concerning the organization?

Conceptual skills (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the informational role in Mintzberg's Managerial Roles?

Collecting and disseminating information (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following skills is equally important to all levels of management?

Human skills (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of managers in an organization?

To create and coordinate the workplace environment and work systems (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of hiring managers based on talent?

A 48 percent increase in profitability (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does efficiency refer to in the context of management?

Doing things right to achieve maximum output with minimum resources (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of management activities?

To achieve organizational goals and objectives (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of effective management on organizational performance?

A significant increase in organizational performance (A) Signup and view all the answers

What do managers deal with in terms of resources?

Scarce resources, including people, money, and equipment (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of efficiency in management?

The means of getting things done (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following management functions involves establishing strategies to achieve goals?

Planning (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the 'figurehead' in Mintzberg's Managerial Roles?

Ceremonial and symbolic duties (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the 'controlling' function in management?

Monitoring, comparing, and correcting work (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of an interpersonal role in Mintzberg's Managerial Roles?

Liaison (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the 'leading' function in management?

Working with and through people to accomplish goals (C) Signup and view all the answers