Review Your Knowledge 1. Discuss the concept of management. 2. Explain each of the functions of management. 3. Explain the three levels of the management pyramid. 4. What are typical duties performed by senior management positions? 5. Identify examples of typical duties of supervisory management positions. 6. Discuss the concept of a manager. 7. Describe managers in today’s workplace. 8. How can managers help employees become successful? 9. Define managerial roles categories according to Mintzberg. 10. Cite examples of skills of successful managers. Apply Your Knowledge 1. Taking on the responsibilities of management is a challenging assignment. What are some of the rewards you think a manager might experience? 2. Would you consider your instructor a manager? Explain whether or not you think a person teaching a class could also be considered a manager. 3. To delegate means to assign authority to someone else to carry out a task. When done correctly, it is an effective management practice that increases an organization’s productivity. In your own words, how would you define delegation? 4. Which of the functions of management would you rate as the most important function? Explain your reasoning. 5. Which of the functions of management would you rate as the least important function? Explain your reasoning. 6. In your own words, describe an ideal manager candidate for today’s workplace. 7. Many students have part time jobs while earning an education. Other students may volunteer their time to an organization. These jobs and volunteer work can offer career experience that will be valuable in the future. Summarize what you have learned at a part-time job or at a volunteer event that would help prepare you for a future position as a manager in a business. 8. According to Mintzberg, managers perform 10 specific roles. However, not all the roles apply to all situations or are used on a daily basis. Select three roles that you believe a manager should perform the majority of the time. Explain your choices. 9. Think of someone you know who is a manager, leader, or supervisor. What skills does that person have that are important in the role? 10. Now that you have read the introduction to management chapter, why do you think studying management will be helpful in your career? 17 Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc.