What role will Don be performing when he gives the plant tour to ...

[ts19998]

What role will Don be performing when he gives the plant tour to the newspaper reporter?
 
  A) monitor
  B) entrepreneur
  C) spokesperson
  D) resource allocator

Question 2

Which set of skills would you expect the President of the United States to be least in need of?
 
  A) interpersonal
  B) political
  C) conceptual
  D) technical

[juicepod]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: C
Explanation: Giving a tour to a newspaper reporter is an informational role. Don will be showcasing the features of the new plant expansion. This role of speaking for the company fits that of a spokesperson. Giving a tour is not a way of procuring new business opportunities, so it is not an entrepreneurial role. Don is not checking on ongoing tasks, so he is not functioning as a monitor. Finally, Don is speaking rather than making decisions, so he is not functioning in the role of resource allocator.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D
Explanation: A president undoubtedly needs all four skills, but not in equal quantities. Political skills are obviously required for a politician to get elected and mobilize alliances once elected. Interpersonal skills would be critical to persuading people to support one's point of view. Conceptual skills would be required for analyzing difficult situations and navigating through dangerous political waters. If any skill would be less needed, it would be technical, as technical matters for a president would likely be covered by subordinates.