Correct option is B
Henry Mintzberg, in his 1973 work titled "The Nature of Managerial Work," presented a detailed analysis of what managers actually do in their daily activities. His research identified and categorized ten roles that managers fulfill, divided into three categories: interpersonal, informational, and decisional roles. Mintzberg’s work was groundbreaking because it provided empirical insights into the daily practices and realities of managers, debunking many previous theoretical assumptions about managerial work.
Information Booster:
Mintzberg's ten managerial roles are:
1.
Interpersonal Roles:
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Figurehead,
Leader,
Liaison
2.
Informational Roles:
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Monitor,
Disseminator,
Spokesperson
3.
Decisional Roles:
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Entrepreneur,
Disturbance Handler,
Resource Allocator,
Negotiator.
Additional Knowledge:
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Scientific Management (a): Refers to a theory developed by
Frederick Taylor, focusing on efficiency and productivity through scientific methods.
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Styles of Leadership (c): Leadership style theories have been developed by various researchers, like Kurt Lewin, but this is not the focus of Mintzberg's work.
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The Wealth of Nations (d): This is a classic work by
Adam Smith, published in 1776, discussing economics, not managerial work.