Management Roles

Question 1

the heart of the manager-subordinate relationship and
managerial power. is a pervasive presence among subordinates,
although the relationship between the other members of the group
tends to be indirect.

Answer 1

Leader

Question 2

the manager is an information and communication center.
builds and maintains relationships with other companies. It is
essential, therefore, that the manager possesses networking skills to
maintain internal and external contacts for information exchange.
use these contacts to gain access to information that is vital for the company,
such as facts, requirements, and probabilities.

Answer 2

Liaison

Question 3

the manager performs social, inspirational, legal, and
ceremonial duties. The manager is a symbol and must be on hand for people
or agencies that only deal with him or her because of status and authority.

Answer 3

Figurehead

Question 4

the manager seeks and receives information from various
sources to evaluate the organization’s performance, well-being, and
situation. The manager performs vital tasks such as monitoring of internal
operations, external events, ideas, trends, analysis, and possible threats.
gathers information to detect changes, problems, and
opportunities and to construct decision-making scenarios. This information
can be current or historic, tangible or soft, and documented
or nondocumented.

Answer 4

Monitor

Question 5

the manager communicates external information to the
organization and facilitates information exchange between subordinates.
The information being disseminated can either be factual or value-based.

Answer 5

Disseminator

Question 6

the manager relays information to other groups and
entities outside of the company. Key influencers and stakeholders are kept
informed of company. performance, plans, and policies. The manager is
seen as an expert in the field where his or her organization operates. The
manager also uses his or her reputation and profile to influence outsiders
and stakeholders to maintain the stature of the company.

Answer 6

Spokesperson

Question 7

the manager designs and initiates new opportunities
for the company. is a risk-taker and is often involved
in start-ups and new projects. The manager calculates the risk in each
opportunity and ensures that new projects are carefully selected and
implemented with minimum risks.
Disturbances may arise from certain

Answer 7

Entrepreneur

Question 8

Disturbances may arise from certain actions of the staff, unexpected
changes in resources, and external threats. A disturbance may also arise
when workers or managers make mistakes or when an innovation creates
unexpected consequences. is involved in stepping
in to deal with these matters, evaluate the situation, reallocate resources,
and provide adequate support to the company.

Answer 8

Disturbance
Handler

Question 9

the manager oversees and controls resource
allocation by evaluating major decisions involving resources. Managers
develop appropriate models and plans in conducting their evaluation.

Answer 9

Resource
Allocator

Question 10

the manager takes charge of communicating and
negotiating with other organizations, and even among the members of the
company. Negotiation is a vital task of all managers.

Answer 10

Negotiator