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Manager and Managerial Roles — Study Plan

ICSE · Class 11 · Business Studies

A step-by-step study plan for Manager and Managerial Roles, ICSE Class 11 Business Studies: what to learn first, what to practise and when to revise.

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Study Plan

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Day 1–2

Learn the Theory

Read the textbook chapter carefully. Note down definitions, formulas and key ideas. Focus on: Meaning and Definition of a Manager, Mintzberg’s Managerial Roles, Management: Meaning and Concept.

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Day 3

Practise

Solve the textbook exercises and extra practice questions. There are 43 questions available for this chapter.

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Day 4

Revise & Test

Revise key points without looking at your notes. Take a practice quiz and mark weak areas for another pass.

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Day 7

Spaced Revision

Come back to Manager and Managerial Roles after a week. Use flashcards for quick recall and try past exam questions on this chapter.

What to Focus On

  • A manager coordinates a formal group to achieve common goals.
  • A manager gets work done through others.
  • Planning, organising, staffing, directing and controlling are the main functions of a manager.
  • Mintzberg identified ten managerial roles.
  • The three categories are interpersonal, informational and decisional.
  • Interpersonal roles: figurehead, leader, liaison.
  • Management is goal-oriented.
  • Traditional management means getting things done through others.
  • Modern management means accomplishing objectives through human and other resources.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

A manager mainly does all the work personally and simply supervises the results.

Mintzberg’s managerial roles are just three roles: interpersonal, informational and decisional.

Liaison role means dealing with subordinates inside the organisation.

Memory Tips

Meaning of a manager

Manager gets work done through subordinates

Managerial functions

Mintzberg’s three role categories

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Manager and Managerial Roles for ICSE Class 11 Business Studies?
Key topics in Manager and Managerial Roles include Meaning and Definition of a Manager, Mintzberg’s Managerial Roles, Management: Meaning and Concept, Definitions of Management by Different Thinkers. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
How should I revise Manager and Managerial Roles for Class 11 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 43 practice questions on Manager and Managerial Roles. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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