Accounting Multiple Choice Question – 19 June 2024

Which of the following managers is operating as a functional manager in the situation described?

Select ONE answer:

1. A human resources manager suggesting aptitude tests for managers to use when recruiting
2. An IT manager setting out rules for Internet and email use
3. A manager setting targets for the workforce
4. A product manager asking IT and marketing staff to help with a big product launch

Show your workings to arrive at your answer, and explain and justify your reasons:

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This multiple-choice question is suitable for Accounting KS5 classes.

The answer is 2

1. Notcorrect
2. Correct  –>  A functional relationship means that a manager has authority in certain areas over another department. The IT manager could have functional authority over all other departments when defining rules for internet and email use. (3) is a line manager; (4) is a project manager; and (1) is a staff manager.
3. Not correct
4. Not correct

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