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Please answer both questions thoroughly, yet as concisely as possible. Use your own
words, do not copy verbatim. Use of direct quotes should be kept to a minimum.
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The length of your answers will vary depending on the question.
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Cite appropriate sources that will add value to your answers; provide reference list for
any articles used.
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Use double spaced, 12-point Times New Roman font.
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Submit on MyCourses as a Word document. Your responses are due 3/12/14; 11:59 p.m.
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Work independently; this is not a collaborative effort.
Essay Rubric
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Answers all sections of the question with presence of relevant, well-defined,
clear statement of the issues using supporting literature as needed.
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Cohesive organization with transitions that bridge ideas together.
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Cite appropriate sources as needed and provide reference list using APA
format.
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Well written with no major or minor errors in word selection and use,
sentence structure, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and grammar.
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1. (20 points). Briefly describe each of the functions of the management process. Describe
how Mintzberg’s managerial roles are helpful in performing the functions of management.
Discuss how the essential managerial skills defined by Katz fit into Mintzberg’s roles.
2. (20 points). Discuss where emotional intelligence (EI) fits into the skill set of managers
and why it is important. Can EI be learned? Why or why not? Discuss what managers can do
to identify EI weaknesses and address them. Describe how tools like the Johari Window, or
others you propose, facilitate the process.
