Using these roles (informational, interpersonal, and decisional) and their subsets, explain how Jeff Bezos is effective or ineffective as a manager.

Managing and Performing

Please review the following interview with the CEO of Amazon, Jeff Bezos:

Consider the various roles managers play as presented in the textbook. Using these roles (informational, interpersonal, and decisional) and their subsets, explain how Jeff Bezos is effective or ineffective as a manager. Provide examples.

Considering the levels within the management hierarchy, where does Jeff Bezos currently belong? At this level of management, what are Jeff Bezos’ responsibilities?

In the text, and as shown in Exhibit 1.6, human relations, or people skills, remain important for all levels of management. Why do you think this is the case? Would it be possible for a manager to be effective without having people skills?