Sample of managerial positions

1. Describe, with respect to a sample of
managerial positions, the typical activity
patterns in managerial work.
2. evaluate the applicability of Mintzberg’s ten
managerial roles with respect to a sample of
managerial positions.
3. explain how managers cope with the
demands, constraints, and choices
confronting them.
4. discuss how managerial activities and
behaviour are affected by the level of
management, unit size, and lateral
interdependence.
5. evaluate the guidelines for managers which
have been put forward for time management,
coping with demands, and handling role conflicts.

6. present a cogent exposition of the Kouzes
and Posner’s thesis that credibility is the
foundation of leadership and provide an
assessment of its applicability to the practice
of management in business enterprises;
7. critically evaluate the claim that put forward
by Kotter that leadership is different from
management;
8.  offer, with reference to the experience of

specific firms, an independent assessment of
the assertion that what matters most to the
success of the firm is outstanding
organization rather than visionary leadership.
9. identify and elaborate upon the
management and leadership of practices of
Apple Inc. from 1997 to 2011 under the
tenure of Steve Jobs as CEO and evaluate
the thesis of Clock Building, Not Time Telling
with respect to the management and
leadership practices of Apple Inc.