Which view asserts that managers are directly responsible for the success or failure of an organization?

• A. Symbolic
• B. Rational
• C. Omnipotent
• D. External

Answer: (C)

This item tests how outcomes are attributed to managers in organizational theory. The omnipotent view holds that managers are directly responsible for the organization’s success or failure. It emphasizes that top leaders’ decisions, strategies, resource allocations, and the culture they cultivate are the primary drivers of performance. When results look good, credit goes to their choices and leadership; when they’re poor, blame is placed on their mistakes. This perspective treats managerial actions as the central force shaping outcomes, more than external conditions or other factors.