According to Henry Mintzberg, a factory supervisor giving a group of high school students a tour of the plant may be termed as a ________.
A) leader
B) resource allocator
C) disturbance handler
D) figurehead
E) negotiator

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According to Mintzberg's managerial roles, the factory supervisor in this scenario is acting as a figurehead, which refers to a person who represents the organization in a ceremonial capacity, such as giving tours or attending events.

According to Henry Mintzberg, a Factory Supervisor Giving a Group