When Herbert took a new position at Galbrook Manufacturing Company, the firm was near insolvency. One of Herbert's first acts was to establish specific goals for sales growth and a strategy for achieving them. He also changed the organizational structure and developed an elaborate control system for keeping the company on track. Herbert is functioning in a(n) ____ position at Galbrook Manufacturing.
A) clerical
B) sales
C) technical
D) managerial
E) operative

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The description of Herbert's actions, such as establishing goals, changing organizational structure, and developing a control system, all point to a managerial role rather than a clerical, sales, technical, or operative position.

When Herbert Took a New Position at Galbrook Manufacturing Company