PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT – MGT503(Assignment No. 1)
Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2012 10:01 am
PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT – MGT503 SPRING 2012
ASSIGNMENT NO. 1 Due date: 13-4-12 Total marks= 20 marks
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 effec tively. Justify your answer with proper reasoning (2.5 marks each).
(Refer to ‘Solution Guidelines’ given below for word limit and other guidelines)
Functions of Management Most RelevantManagerial 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
ASSIGNMENT NO. 1 Due date: 13-4-12 Total marks= 20 marks
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 effec tively. Justify your answer with proper reasoning (2.5 marks each).
(Refer to ‘Solution Guidelines’ given below for word limit and other guidelines)
Functions of Management Most RelevantManagerial 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