Mintzberg's findings for prospective manager - Correct Answer-- manager relies more
on verbal than on written communication
-manager works long hours at an intense pace
- managers work is characterized by fragmentation, brevity, and variety
Interpersonal Role - Correct Answer-managers interact with people inside and outside
their work units
3 interpersonal roles - Correct Answer-figurehead, leader, and liaison activities
informational roles - Correct Answer-as a monitor, disseminator, and a spokesperson-
managers receive and communicate information
decisional roles - Correct Answer-mangers use info to make decisions
start up - Correct Answer-being defined as newly created company designed to grow
fast
multiplier effect - Correct Answer-your influence on the organization is multiplied far
beyond the results that can be achieved by just one person acting alone
Few of the Payoffs of studying management - Correct Answer--you will understand how
to deal with organizations from the outside
-you will understand how to relate to your supervisors
-you will understand how to interact with coworkers
-you will understand how to manage yourself in the workplace
Reward of Practicing management - Correct Answer--you and your employees can
experience a sense of accomplishment
-you can stretch your abilities and magnify your range
-you can build a catalog of successful products or services
-you can become a mentor and help others
mentor - Correct Answer-an experienced person who provided guidance to someone to
the work world
management process - Correct Answer-four management functions
Planning, Organizing, Controlling, Leading
Planning - Correct Answer-you set goals and decide how to achieve them