3.4. Managerial Roles vs. Managerial Skills: A Comparison

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define managerial roles.

   Hint

   Think about what managers do daily.

2. 2.

   What are the three main categories of managerial roles?

   Hint

   Recall the classification by Mintzberg.

3. 3.

   What is the primary focus of managerial roles?

   • What managers do
   • How managers do it
   • Skills needed to develop

   Hint

   Look for the definitions given in the section.

4. 4.

   True or False: Managerial skills are situational and dynamic.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about how skills are built over time.

5. 5.

   Analyze a situation in a tech startup where a manager must transition from a leadership role to a decisional role due to a crisis. What steps should the manager take, and which skills will be essential?

   Hint

   Consider the urgency and importance of each role.

6. 6.

   Develop a training program outline that focuses on improving human and conceptual skills for mid-level managers. What key topics should be included?

   Hint

   Think about practical ways to enhance interpersonal abilities.