The General Manager (Scenario)

question 23

Multiple Choice

The General Manager (Scenario)
Jamal is the general manager of a production facility. In a routine day, Jamal might meet with city officials or civic leaders about environmental issues, due to the plants presence in the community. After these meetings, he will then meet with the plant's functional managers to discuss the concerns expressed by the city representatives. Other times, Jamal might meet with the production manager, Basma, and the human resource manager, Rana, to discuss a complaint filed by one of the employees in a production department. Jamal might also spend time on the Internet looking for new technologies that can be used in the production processes of his plant.
-When Jamal spends time on the Internet looking for new technologies that can be used in the production processes of his plant, he is performing which management role?

• A) leader
• B) spokesperson
• C) disturbance handler
• D) entrepreneur

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Definitions:

Social Entrepreneur

An individual who establishes an enterprise with the aim of solving social problems or effecting social change, using traditional entrepreneurial principles.

Economic

Pertaining to the production, distribution, and use of income, wealth, and commodities.

Primary Role

Refers to the main or most important function or responsibility that an individual, system, or entity has.

Business

A business or corporate body involved in trade, manufacturing, or professional services.