Which Management Activity Is Related To The Informational Role Of Managers?

Answer of MCQ | What Is Informational Roles Of Managers In An Organization

The correct answer of this multiple choice question (mcq) is A as being a spokesperson is a part of Information Roles of a manager working in an organization. A manager must monitor (collecting necessary information), disseminate (distribute) information to concerned authorities, staff and within the organization and being a spokesperson transmit the correct and reliable information to outside the organization to relevant bodies, customers, investors, media and in general to public through meetings, press conferences, presentations, seminars, or whatever medium, he thinks is the best source of spreading information externally.

Qualities of Spokesperson:

(i) Representor of Organization In Public

A manager as a spokesperson is a person who is selected to speak officially to people on the behalf of organization. He is a representor of the organization and whose responsibility is to make a voice of organization in media talk, press conferences, shareholder’s meetings, seminars, etc. He must be prepared before presenting in front of media. He informed about the organization’s plans, decisions, policies, future activities, current performance, etc., to people and concerned parties outside the organization. He just informed the public about the messages received from top management about business activities such as when new seminar or press conference, shareholders’ meetings, etc., will be held.

(ii) Effective Communication Skills

He must possess effective communication skills to convey the messages of the organization to outside world clearly and concisely which represent the actual future plans and goals of the organization. He must clearly answer all the relevant important questions asked in the press conference or media talks or in open discussions.

(iii) Collaboration

He must build the true image and reputation of the organization in the mind of audience. He must build credibility and trust among stakeholders and general public to represent the true, reliable and authentic voice of the organization, so that the collaboration is created among stakeholders when they want to establish a network with the organization.

The options B, C and D are incorrect choices here as these are not related with the information roles of a manger working in an organization.