Chec Managerial Roles Managers make decisions about the use of the organization's resources and are concerned with planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling the organization's activities so as to reach its objectives. Managers fulfill a range of valuable roles that are decisional, informational, or interpersonal. Categorize the various activities of two top managers, Raul Wilson and Jill Applebaum, by type of role. Managing effectively and efficiently requires certain skills: leadership, technical expertise, conceptual skills, analytical skills, and human relations skills. Here, we explore the different roles that managers fill in performing their roles. Read