Scenario - Barry Miller

question 65

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.
-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:

Self-Organizing Group

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Primary Group

A small social group characterized by close, personal, and enduring relationships, often significant in the development of social identity.

Shortest Duration

The minimum length of time that occurs from the start to the finish of a given event or process.

Personal Groups

Collections of individuals with whom one has personal relationships, characterized by direct interactions and emotional connections.