Mintzbergs 10 roles of management

Question 1

Figurehead

INTERPERSONAL

Answer 1

Represents the business in legal situations

Question 2

Leader

INTERPERSONAL

Answer 2

Keeps staff driven and motivated

Question 3

Liason

INTERPERSONAL

Answer 3

Keeps in touch with all stakeholders to ensure cohesion

Question 4

Monitor

INFORMATIONAL

Answer 4

Keeping abreast of the performance of the business eg. sales figures

Question 5

Disseminator

INFORMATIONAL

Answer 5

Making sure that information is passed onto the correct stakeholders

Question 6

Spokesperson

INFORMATIONAL

Answer 6

Letting the relevant external stakeholders know key information

Question 7

Entrepreneur

DECISIONAL

Answer 7

Improving the organisation by developing opportunities Eg. New markets

Question 8

Disturbance Handler

DECISIONAL

Answer 8

Resolving conflict

Question 9

Resource Allocator

DECISIONAL

Answer 9

Ensuring the organisation is appropriately resourced.

Question 10

Negotiator

DECISIONAL

Answer 10

Dealing with external stakeholders to get the best deal