From the book Leadership in organization (Gary Yukl) chpt 2 review and discussion questions:

1. Briefly describe typical activity patterns in managerial work.

2. What does descriptive research tell us about managerial decision making, planning, and problem solving?

3. Briefly describe Mintzberg's 10 managerial roles. Are some roles more important than others?

4.Briefly describe how managerial behavior is influenced by the nature of the job situation, according to Stewart.

5. How are managerial activities and behavior affected by level of management, unit size, external dependencies, and crises?

6. How much latitude do managers have in what they do and how they do it? Which term ("captains of their destiny" or "prisoners of their fate") best describe managers?

7. Why do managers have so much difficulty managing their time?

8. What are some guidelines for time management?