Henry Mintzberg Identified a Set of Roles That Managers Perform

question 43

Multiple Choice

Henry Mintzberg identified a set of roles that managers perform. These roles are grouped into which of the following three categories?

• A) Interpersonal, strategic, and decisional
• B) Strategic, informational, and political
• C) Interpersonal, informational, and decisional
• D) Supervisory, authoritarian, and decisional
• E) Supervisory, informational, and strategic

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Definitions:

Leader Traits

Refers to inherent qualities or characteristics that distinguish effective leaders from others, including intelligence, confidence, charisma, and integrity.

Transformational Leaders

Leaders who inspire and motivate their followers to exceed their own interests for the good of the organization or society.

Bass

Referring to Bernard Bass, a prominent researcher in the field of leadership, particularly known for his work on transformational leadership.

Transactional Behaviors

Actions based on a straightforward exchange process, where the roles of leader and follower are defined by transactions like rewards for performance.