Gary has been promoted to one of the top managerial positions in his company. He needs to set new goals and missions for his team. Which of the following functions will Gary ideally carry out in his new capacity?

A) Make decisions regardless of a difference of opinion with his superiors.
B) Be attentive to any potential long-run problems and opportunities.
C) Take control of divisions consisting of several smaller work units.
D) Reduce the quality and quantity of inputs to increase the outputs.
E) Take charge of a small work group composed of non-managerial workers.

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Final Answer : B, Explanation :  As a top manager, Gary needs to be attentive to potential long-run problems and opportunities to set new goals and missions for his team. This involves strategic planning, forecasting, and setting long-term objectives. He should also monitor the external environment to identify threats and opportunities for the organization. Making decisions regardless of a difference of opinion with his superiors, taking control of divisions consisting of several smaller work units, reducing the quality and quantity of inputs to increase the outputs, and taking charge of a small work group composed of non-managerial workers are not appropriate functions for a top-level manager.

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