Chapter 10. Fitting the Pieces Together

CHAPTER OUTLINE

Manager Role Structure and Performance Model—A Summary

What Makes a Great Manager?

  • Requisite Variety

  • Cognitive Fluidity

  • Ability to Catalyze Action

  • Ability to Navigate the Organization

  • Social Intelligence

Can a Good Manager Manage Anything?

Make Versus Buy

Notes for Those Who Want Managers to Succeed

  • What Executives Can Do

  • What Human Resources Can Do

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