Principles of Management (MGT503)

Assignment # 1

Question:

What management roles would Chris is playing as he (a) visits Martin dealerships
around the world, (b) assesses the feasibility of new guitar models, and (c) keeps
employees focused on the company’s long standing principles? Explain your choices.

Answer:

Question Roles Explanation

a) Informational Monitor He Seeks and receives wide
variety of internal and external
information to develop
thorough understanding of
organization and environment.
b) Decisional Entrepreneur He Searches organization and
its environment for
opportunities and initiates
“improvement projects” to
bring about changes.
c) Interpersonal Leader He is Responsible for the
motivation of subordinates:
responsible for staffing,
training, and associated
duties.