the manager

Question 1

perform the main managerial functions in the organization and assume different roles in the performance of their duties

Answer 1

managers

Question 2

main management functions

Answer 2

planning
organizing
leading
controlling

Question 3

planning

Answer 3

mangers identify and select the company’s goals and determine the corresponding courses of action in order to achieve them

Question 4

organizing

Answer 4

structuring the business organization in such a way that employees are grouped together to perform jobs or tasks

Question 5

leading

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managers help the company achieve its objectives by motivating their subordinates to perform the tasks assigned to them

Question 5

controlling

Answer 5

requires mangers to identify nay deviations from the strategies and methods used in attaining the company’s objectives

Question 6

levels of management

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top level management
middle level management
low level management

Question 7

top level management

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This level is also called “senior management” or “upper management”

Question 8

top level management dscrpton

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These managers must have extensive knowledge in the management and must be multi-skilled and analytical

Question 9

middle level management

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are assigned to supervise specific units or departments within the company, and are highly-specialized in managing the tasks and operations of their assigned units

Question 10

low level management

Answer 10

also called “frontline managers” or “supervisors”

Question 11

3 interpersonal management roles

Answer 11

figurehead
leader
liaison

Question 12

figurehead

Answer 12

the manager performs social, inspirational, legal and ceremonial duties

Question 13

leader

Answer 13

manager-subordinate relationship and managerial power

Question 14

liaison

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the manager is an information and communication center

Question 15

3 informational management roles

Answer 15

monitor
disseminator
spokesperson

Question 16

monitor

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the manager seeks and receives from various sources to evaluate the organization’s performance, well-being, and situation

Question 17

disseminator

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the manger communicates external information to the organization and facilitates information exchange between subordinates

Question 18

spokesperson

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the manager relays information to other groups and entities outside of the company

Question 19

4 decisional management roles

Answer 19

entrepreneur
disturbance handler
resource allocator
negotiator

Question 20

3 management skills

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conceptual skills
human skills
technical skills

Question 21

conceptual skills

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refer to the manager’s ability to analyze a particular situation, identify new opportunities and resources, and decide on the best strategies and course of action

Question 22

human skills

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include the manager’s capacity to motivate, lead, and control the behavior of his or her subordinates

Question 23

technical skills

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are the specific competencies that a manager should have in relation to the type of task assigned to him or her