Management vs. Managers
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What did Henry Mintzberg conclude about managers and their roles?

  • Managers do not perform any specific roles.
  • Managers perform different roles that are unrelated to each other.
  • Managers perform 10 different roles that are highly interrelated. (correct)
  • Managers perform 10 different roles that are not interrelated.
  • According to Robert L. Katz, what are the three essential skills that managers need?

  • Analytical skills, management skills, and communication skills
  • Physical skills, social skills, and theoretical skills
  • Technical skills, human skills, and conceptual skills (correct)
  • Personal skills, technical skills, and creative skills
  • Which of the following is NOT included in the informational roles of a manager according to the text?

  • Disseminator
  • Spokesperson
  • Monitor
  • Negotiator (correct)
  • Why is it important for aspiring managers to develop management skills?

    <p>To aid in performing challenging managerial activities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do the management functions integrate into a manager's workday?

    <p>They should be viewed as an ongoing process throughout the workday.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do organizations need managers' skills and abilities more than ever?

    <p>Due to uncertain and complex times</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact do managers have on employee productivity and loyalty?

    <p>The most important variable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do managers contribute to getting things done in an organization?

    <p>By being critical to the process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Gallup poll reveal about the relationship between managers and their employees?

    <p>It is the most important variable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way do managers matter to organizations according to the text?

    <p>They are crucial</p> Signup and view all the answers

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