The Role of Managers

Who is known for managing the Manchester United football team for about 20 years?

• Steven Spielberg

• Sir Alex Ferguson

• Dame Karren Brady

• Simon Cowell

What is the key quote by Henry Fayol about management?

• To manage is to communicate and delegate.

• To manage is to forecast and plan, to organize, to command, to coordinate and control.

• To manage is to motivate and adapt.

• To manage is to inspire and lead.

According to Mintzberg, how often do managers get interrupted on average?

• Every 5 minutes

• Every 9 minutes

• Every 20 minutes

• Every 15 minutes

What is one of Drucker's key aims for managers?

• To inspire a following

• To set objectives

• To control and command

• To forecast and plan

How does a leader differ from a manager according to the lecture?

• A leader sets objectives and plans.

• A leader prefers written communication.

• A leader is part of the team and inspires a following.

• A leader focuses on controlling and commanding.