Regina George works as a campaign manager in a not-for-profit organization in Hampshire. For the upcoming campaign against genetic engineering, she is networking with managers who are working on the issue of food safety. Through her network of contacts, she strives to gain information about the stakeholders in the food industry and other lobby groups. Which of the following roles is George most likely to be playing according to Mintzberg's classification of managerial roles?

A) figurehead

B) leader

C) liaison

D) entrepreneur

E) resource allocator

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17 September, 21:04

Regina George works as a campaign manager in a not-for-profit organization in Hampshire. For the upcoming campaign against genetic engineering, she is networking with managers who are working on the issue of food safety. Through her network of contacts, she strives to gain information about the stakeholders in the food industry and other lobby groups. Which of the following roles is George most likely to be playing according to Mintzberg's classification of managerial roles?

A) figurehead

B) leader

C) liaison

D) entrepreneur

E) resource allocator

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C) liaison

Explanation:

Based on the information provided within the question it can be said that George is most likely to be playing the role of a liaison. This role focuses on managing the flow of information to and from the company as well as creating and maintaining a network of contacts with whom the company can interact and do business with. Since Regina is networking with managers through her network of contacts in order to gain information then she is definitely a liaison