Question

which of the following leader roles involves offering direction to employees, establishing relationships, and acting as a representative for people both internally and externally? a. technical role b. administrative role c. decisional role d. interpersonal role e. informational role

Explanation:

To determine the correct leader role, we analyze each option:

• Option A (Technical role): Focuses on technical tasks/skills, not on direction or relationships. Eliminate.
• Option B (Administrative role): Involves managing paperwork, processes, etc., not the described functions. Eliminate.
• Option C (Decisional role): Centers on making decisions (e.g., resource allocation), not relationship-building or direction. Eliminate.
• Option D (Interpersonal role): Involves interactions with others—offering direction, building relationships, and representing the organization internally/externally (e.g., figurehead, leader, liaison roles). Matches the description.
• Option E (Informational role): Involves information gathering, dissemination, etc., not the described actions. Eliminate.

Answer:

D. Interpersonal role