Author Question: List at least five rewards and five challenges of being a manager. What will be an ideal ... (Read 63 times)

penza · **on:** Jul 7, 2018

List at least five rewards and five challenges of being a manager.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

A portion of a manager's job, especially at lower organizational levels, may entail duties that are often more clerical than managerial.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

lindahyatt42 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 7, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: Rewards of Being a Manager:
a. Managers create a work environment in which organizational members can work to the best of their ability.
b. Managers have opportunities to think creatively and use their imagination.
c. Managers help others find meaning and fulfillment in work.
d. Managers get to support, coach, and nurture others.
e. Managers get to work with a variety of people.
f. Managers receive recognition and status in organization and community.
g. Managers play a role in influencing organizational outcomes.
h. Managers receive appropriate compensation in the form of salaries, bonuses, and stock options.
Challenges of Being a Manager:
a. Managers have to do hard work.
b. Managers have to deal with a variety of personalities.
c. Managers often have to make do with limited resources.
d. Managers have to motivate workers in chaotic and uncertain situations.
e. Managers should be able to successfully blend knowledge, skills, ambitions, and experiences of a diverse work group.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: TRUE