Clara is the chief operating officer of a cosmetics manufacturing company. She gets opportunities to attend the board meetings of her vendor companies. These meetings give her a fresh perspective about how other companies frame their strategies and how procurement and operations are managed in different companies. In the context of managerial roles, which of the following roles does Clara illustrate in this scenario?
A) Leader role
B) Liaison role
C) Disseminator role
D) Figurehead role

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Clara is illustrating the liaison role, which involves establishing and maintaining relationships with people outside the organization who can provide information and favors. Attending board meetings of vendor companies allow her to build connections and gain valuable insights for her own company. The other options are not applicable in this scenario: 
- Leader role involves directing and motivating employees within the organization 
- Disseminator role involves sharing information within the organization 
- Figurehead role involves representing the organization in public events and ceremonies.

Clara Is the Chief Operating Officer of a Cosmetics Manufacturing