Final Mintzberg's Assignment 2013
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
First and foremost, I would like to thank to our Lecturer, Dr. M Sooltan Sohawon, for the valuable guidance and advice. He inspired us greatly to work in this project.
His willingness to motivate us contributed tremendously to our project. Also, we would like to take this opportunity to thank, all those who has helped us in one way or another.
This assignment would not have been possible without the guidance and the help of several individuals who in one way or another contributed and extended their valuable assistance in the preparation and completion of this study.
Finally, an honorable mention goes to our families and friends for their understandings and supports on us in completing this project. The guidance and support received from all the members who contributed and who are contributing to this project, was vital for the success of the project. We are grateful for their constant support and help.
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"I can see the whole ... at a single glance in my mind, as if it were a painting or a handsome human being".
(Mozart)
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Table of Contents:
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Introduction
4
0.1
Mintzberg’s Managerial Roles
5
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Interpersonal Roles
6
2.0
Informational Roles
7
3.0
Decisional Roles
7- 8
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Application of Mintzberg’s Model in the Educational field
8-12
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Conclusion
12
6.0
Bibliography
13
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ASSIGNMENT QUESTION.
Critically study Mintzberg’s description of the ten managerial roles –
A.Interpersonal roles ( 1. Figurehead 2. Leader, 3. Liaison) B.Informational roles
(4. Monitor, 5. Disseminator, 6. Spokesperson and C.Decisional roles, 7.
Entrepreneur, 8. Disturbance handler, 9. Resource allocator and 10.
Negotiator. Discuss how far Mintzberg’s description of these roles holds true for those in educational management and leadership. Provide examples from your field of work to support your arguments.
0.0 INTRODUCTION
First and foremost, I would like to thank to our Lecturer, Dr. M Sooltan Sohawon, for the valuable guidance and advice. He inspired us greatly to work in this project.
His willingness to motivate us contributed tremendously to our project. Also, we would like to take this opportunity to thank, all those who has helped us in one way or another.
This assignment would not have been possible without the guidance and the help of several individuals who in one way or another contributed and extended their valuable assistance in the preparation and completion of this study.
Finally, an honorable mention goes to our families and friends for their understandings and supports on us in completing this project. The guidance and support received from all the members who contributed and who are contributing to this project, was vital for the success of the project. We are grateful for their constant support and help.
Page | 1
"I can see the whole ... at a single glance in my mind, as if it were a painting or a handsome human being".
(Mozart)
Page | 2
Table of Contents:
page
0.0
Introduction
4
0.1
Mintzberg’s Managerial Roles
5
1.0
Interpersonal Roles
6
2.0
Informational Roles
7
3.0
Decisional Roles
7- 8
4.0
Application of Mintzberg’s Model in the Educational field
8-12
5.0
Conclusion
12
6.0
Bibliography
13
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ASSIGNMENT QUESTION.
Critically study Mintzberg’s description of the ten managerial roles –
A.Interpersonal roles ( 1. Figurehead 2. Leader, 3. Liaison) B.Informational roles
(4. Monitor, 5. Disseminator, 6. Spokesperson and C.Decisional roles, 7.
Entrepreneur, 8. Disturbance handler, 9. Resource allocator and 10.
Negotiator. Discuss how far Mintzberg’s description of these roles holds true for those in educational management and leadership. Provide examples from your field of work to support your arguments.
0.0 INTRODUCTION
Bibliography: Mintzberg, H. (1973). The Nature of Managerial Work, Harper and Row Publishers, Ine. Mintzberg, H., (1975). The Managers Job, Folklore and Fact. Harvard Business Review Mintzberg, H.,( 1979). The Structuring of Organizations. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall. Mintzberg, H.,(1990) Inside our Strange World of Organizations. New York : Free Press ; London : Collier Macmillan Mintzberg, H., (1994)