Within the context of a decisional role, when a manager moves the unit in a direction that takes advantage of opportunities or shifts the activities of the group to reduce threats the manager is said to be acting as an entrepreneur.

Decisional Role

A function involving making choices and decisions as part of one's responsibilities, often in a managerial or leadership context.

Entrepreneur

An individual who innovates, organizes, operates, and assumes the risk for a business venture.

Opportunities

Circumstances or situations that present a possibility for advancement, improvement, or success.