Quiz on Mintzberg's Managerial Roles

What are the three categories of managerial roles according to Mintzberg?

• Planning, Organizing, Leading

• Directing, Controlling, Coordinating

• Strategic, Operational, Tactical

• Interpersonal, Informational, Decisional

Which role involves a manager acting as a figurehead?

• Interpersonal

• Strategic

• Informational

• Decisional

In the informational category, which role involves sharing information with coworkers?

• Disseminator

• Monitor

• Spokesperson

• Liaison

Which managerial role is responsible for solving issues as they arise?

• Negotiator

• Entrepreneur

• Resource Allocator

• Disturbance Handler

What is the primary focus of the liaison role?

• Developing and maintaining relationships

• Handling disturbances

• Allocating resources

• Monitoring industry trends

Which role involves a manager acting as a spokesperson for the organization?

• Decisional

• Informational

• Interpersonal

• Strategic

What is the main function of the resource allocator role?

• Determining how to apply organizational resources

• Handling conflicts

• Negotiating with external parties

• Developing new business strategies

Which managerial role is primarily concerned with maintaining external networks?

• Resource Allocator

• Figurehead

• Liaison

• Monitor

In Mintzberg's managerial roles, which role involves initiating change and innovation?

• Entrepreneur

• Disturbance Handler

• Negotiator

• Spokesperson

Which role involves a manager collecting and receiving information?

• Negotiator

• Figurehead

• Disseminator

• Monitor