Describe at Least Three Roles That, According to Mintzberg, Are

question 106

Essay

Describe at least three roles that, according to Mintzberg, are needed by managers to effectively plan, organize, lead, and control business operations.

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Definitions:

Contribution Margin

Contribution margin is the amount by which the sale of a product exceeds its variable costs, indicating the portion of sales revenue available to cover fixed costs and generate profit.

Return on Investment

A measure used to evaluate the efficiency or profitability of an investment, calculated as the return (net profit) divided by the cost of the investment.

Flexible Budget

A budget that modifies in response to fluctuations in activity levels or volume within an enterprise.

Manufacturing Costs

The total costs involved in making products which can include direct materials, direct labor, and manufacturing overhead.