In contrasting structural roles of managers today with managers of the future:
A)future managers must adopt a relatively narrow functional focus
B)future managers will tend to get things done by giving employees orders
C)future managers will encourage cross-functional collaboration and team development
D)future managers will strictly adhere to boss-employee authority relationships

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The statement describes how future managers will encourage cross-functional collaboration and team development. It contrasts with the traditional view of managers strictly adhering to boss-employee authority relationships, as stated in option D. Option A is incorrect because future managers will need to have a broad functional focus if they are to be effective leaders. Option B is also incorrect as giving orders is becoming an outdated management style and effective managers are encouraged to delegate responsibilities and empower their employees.

In Contrasting Structural Roles of Managers Today with Managers of the Future