What are the main roles managers perform in an organization?

"The Many Roles Managers Play in an Organization Role Description Example Information Roles Monitor • Seeks out and gathers information relevant to the organization • Finding out about legal restrictions on new product technology Disseminator • Provides information where it is needed in the organization • Providing current production figures to workers on the assembly line Spokesperson • Transmits information to people outside the organization • Representing the company at a shareholders’ meeting Interpersonal Roles Figurehead • Represents the company in a symbolic way • Cutting the ribbon at ceremony for the opening of a new building Leader • Guides and motivates employees to achieve organizational goals • Helping subordinates to set monthly performance goals Liaison • Acts as a go-between among individuals inside and outside the organization • Representing the retail sales division of the company at a regional sales meeting Decisional Roles Entrepreneur • Searches out new opportunities and initiates change • Implementing a new production process using new technology Disturbance handler • Handles unexpected events and crises • Handling a crisis situation such as a fire Resource allocator • Designates the use of financial, human, and other organizational resources • Approving the funds necessary to purchase computer equipment and hire personnel Table 6.5 The Many Roles Managers Play in an Organization Role Description Example Negotiator • Represents the company at negotiating processes • Participating in salary negotiations with union representatives Table"