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What is a figurehead in Mintzberg's managerial roles?
What is a figurehead in Mintzberg's managerial roles?
- Transmits information to outsiders
- Maintains a network of outside contacts
- Motivates and directs employees
- Performs routine duties of legal or social nature (correct)
What role does a leader play in Mintzberg's framework?
What role does a leader play in Mintzberg's framework?
- Responsible for corrective action
- Maintains a network of outside contacts
- Transmits information to members
- Motivates and directs employees (correct)
What does a liaison do in Mintzberg's managerial roles?
What does a liaison do in Mintzberg's managerial roles?
- Searches for opportunities and initiates projects
- Transmits information received to members
- Maintains a network of outside contacts (correct)
- Receives information for the organization
What is the primary function of a monitor?
What is the primary function of a monitor?
What role does a disseminator perform?
What role does a disseminator perform?
What is the role of a spokesperson?
What is the role of a spokesperson?
What does an entrepreneur do in an organization?
What does an entrepreneur do in an organization?
What is the responsibility of a disturbance handler?
What is the responsibility of a disturbance handler?
What does a resource allocator do?
What does a resource allocator do?
What is the role of a negotiator?
What is the role of a negotiator?
Study Notes
Managerial Roles according to Mintzberg
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Figurehead: Assumes ceremonial duties and performs legal or social responsibilities representing the organization.
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Leader: Responsible for motivating and directing employees to achieve organizational goals and maintaining team spirit.
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Liaison: Establishes and maintains a network of external contacts to gather favors and important information, facilitating communication outside the organization.
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Monitor: Acts as the central point for receiving and processing information, ensuring awareness of both internal and external organizational dynamics.
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Disseminator: Distributes information received from external sources to employees within the organization, ensuring informed staff.
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Spokesperson: Communicates the organization's plans, policies, and results to the outside world, serving as an expert in the industry.
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Entrepreneur: Identifies opportunities for innovation and improvement within the organization and its environment, initiating projects to drive change.
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Disturbance Handler: Takes corrective action in response to significant, unexpected issues affecting the organization, maintaining stability.
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Resource Allocator: Responsible for making key decisions regarding the allocation of organizational resources, ensuring strategic investment.
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Negotiator: Represents the organization during important negotiations, working to reach agreements that benefit the organization.
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Explore the various managerial roles defined by Mintzberg, including Figurehead, Leader, and Liaison. This quiz will help you understand how each role contributes to organizational effectiveness and communication. Test your knowledge on these vital management concepts.
