Because managers are largely responsible for the success or failure of their organizational units, they must also play the role of leaders within their work groups. Dr. Andy Sharp, as chair of the Business Division, must work with and through the faculty in his division to ensure the goals of the division and college are met. According to Mintzberg, when Dr. Sharp performs these duties he is fulfilling his
A) informational role.
B) decisional role.
C) administrative role.
D) contractual role.
E) interpersonal role.

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According to Mintzberg's managerial roles, the interpersonal role involves activities that enable a manager to work with and through people, including leadership and liaison activities. When Dr. Sharp works with and through the faculty to ensure goals are met, he is primarily engaging in interpersonal activities, fulfilling the interpersonal role.

Because Managers Are Largely Responsible for the Success or Failure