Scenario - Barry Miller

question 178

Multiple Choice

Scenario - Barry Miller
The promotion to first line manager took place just six weeks ago for Barry Miller. He was well qualified for the promotion, but the new job still required a lot of training. One of the challenges has been to coordinate the production of his team with the needs of the sales department and with the availability of raw materials from his suppliers. Setting priorities and developing schedules to accomplish the work is a part of Barry's job that he has really enjoyed. The challenges to maintain high rapport and to build a strong team with his employees have already brought him a lot of satisfaction. In reflecting about the last six weeks, Barry concludes that he is very happy about his new job.
-With setting priorities and setting schedules, Barry was participating in the decisional role of:

• A) entrepreneur.
• B) disturbance handler.
• C) disseminator.
• D) resource allocator.
• E) monitor.

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Definitions:

Benefits

Compensation or perks provided to employees in addition to their salary, such as health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Cultural Intelligence

The capability to function effectively in culturally diverse settings, involving understanding and adapting to different cultural norms and values.

Benefits

Advantages or improvements to one's condition or situation, often provided by employers, insurance, or social programs.

Affect Events Theory

A psychological model explaining how workplace events can influence employees' moods and emotions, subsequently affecting job performance and satisfaction.