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Managerial Role Gap Analysis: Informational Roles Monitor
Managerial Role Gap Analysis: Informational Roles Monitor
Mintzberg identified three areas of managerial roles. Each role has several
competencies associated with it. This is a simple inventory based upon those
competencies. Address each of the questions below by circling the number that best
applies. Use the following scale when choosing the number:
1 = Not at all
2 = Slightly
3 = Somewhat
4 = Very
5 = Completely
(The desired number has been colored red.)
Informational Roles
Monitor:
Both actively seeks out and passively receives information. Includes reading
memos, attending meetings, and scanning news sources.
How important is this role to my
job? 1 2 3 4 5
Monitor:
Both actively seeks out and passively receives information. Includes reading
memos, attending meetings, and scanning news sources.
How important is this role to my
job? 1 2 3 4 5
Decisional Roles
Entrepreneur:
Identifies opportunities to advance the organization. Includes new products,
improved processes, and proposed acquisitions.
How important is this role to my
job? 1234 5
Tabulation
Now that you have completed the survey, take a moment to tabulate your results. To
determine your total score, subtract your “How competent am I in this role” score from
your “How important is this role to my job” score in each of the following categories:
Gap Analysis
Now that you have tabulated your results, take a moment to analyze the gaps between
your current competencies and the level of importance the role is to your job. In which
categories did you end up with the highest total scores? Select at least three categories
to discuss in your assignment for this module. Critically analyze your competencies and
suggest ways in which you can improve upon your current skillset.
Adapted from Mintzberg, H. (1973). The nature of managerial work. New York, NY:
Harper & Row.
As per the total scores, I ended up with having the highest scores in the roles of
disseminator, entrepreneur and disturbance handler.
Therefore, the three categories which I am choosing for discussion are
disseminator, entrepreneur and disturbance handler.
As far as my competencies are concerned, I am highly competent in roles of
monitor, resource allocator and negotiator.
Monitor- I think that I am highly competent as a monitor because I have the ability
of seeking information through various sources.
Resource Allocator- I can allocate resources very efficiently to ensure that they
end up in the right hands.
Negotiator- I can take the responsibility of representing the organization in
various negotiations, which would be crucial for the growth of the organization.