Managerial activities and roles $($Engage$)$

You already know what managers do every day, right?

Read the following case study to see if this description of a manager's day matches your expectations, and then answer the questions that follow.

CASE STUDY

timetable and content.

$16\mathrm{.}30$ Discuss plant status with the Engineering Manager; is all set for the night shift? Discuss contingency plans and back$-$up if any plant is only temporarily fixed. Discuss furnace $($smelting$)$ operation with the Shift Supervisor and confirm what we want the night shift to do$.$

$17\mathrm{.}00$ Prepare shift log book$-$leave instructions for the night shift.

$17\mathrm{.}30$ Notify security of scheduled visitors and vehicles for tomorrow. Set security alarm systems, change, shower, set off for home. It's been a busy, but interesting, day!

Kettle's on and the dog's waiting to go for a walk. The night Shift Supervisor calls to say that a smelter operator has phoned in sick. Discuss

A manager typically spends the least amount of time:

In quiet reflection alone in his or her office

Establishing plans and goals

Monitoring work outcomes

Communicating

Which of the following terms best describe a manager's work? Check all that apply.