Mintzberg found that managers, regardless of the type of organization or level of management, act in specific ways when they interact with others to perform various management functions. So he described ten (10) managerial roles – which all managers take on to be more effective.

For each of the following Functions of Managers, mention ONE managerial role (sub-role) that the manager is assuming (2.5 marks each) to carry out the function effectively. Justify your answer with proper reasoning (2.5 marks each).

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Functions of Management Most Relevant
Managerial Role Reasoning
Organizing information to
develop new strategies
Meeting other department’s
manager to socialize
Controlling unexpected
environmental conditions
Bargaining with suppliers
for lower rates

Mgt503 VU Current Assignment No. 1 Spring 2012 Solution is as follows:-

1st enterprenur
2nd liasion
3r disturbance handler
4th negotiator

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Organising information to develop new strategies: Entrepreneur.
Meeting Other department’s manager to socialise: Figurehead.
Controlling unexpected environmental conditions: disturbance handler.
Bargaining with suppliers for lower rates: Negotiator
Reasons can be found on page 2 of handout 3

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