The managerial role that changes the most between middle and top ...

[notis]

The managerial role that changes the most between middle and top managers is ________.
 
  A) planning
  B) organizing
  C) controlling
  D) leading

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT an example of a decisional role according to Mintzberg?
 
  A) spokesperson
  B) entrepreneur
  C) disturbance handler
  D) resource allocator

[Edwyer]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: A
Explanation: According to Exhibit 1-6, as managers move up in the organization, they do more planning and less direct overseeing of others.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A
Explanation: Mintzberg sees entrepreneur, disturbance handler, and resource allocator as decisional roles. The entrepreneur must decide which opportunity to select. A disturbance handler must stand in judgment of individuals in a conflict. A resource allocator must decide how to divide resources. Mintzberg sees a spokesperson having a primary function of communicating what has already been decided.