Questions: When Samantha, manager at ABC International, seeks and receives information from both web and industry journals, she is acting as a leader, disseminator, monitor, liaison.

The answer is monitor.

A leader is someone who guides or directs a group. In the context of management, a leader is responsible for motivating and inspiring employees, setting goals, and providing direction. While Samantha may also perform leadership roles, seeking and receiving information is not primarily a leadership function.

A disseminator is someone who spreads information within an organization. This role involves taking the information gathered and distributing it to relevant parties. While Samantha may disseminate information after gathering it, the act of seeking and receiving information itself is not dissemination.

A monitor is someone who actively seeks out information to understand the environment and conditions affecting the organization. This involves gathering data from various sources, such as web and industry journals, to stay informed about trends and changes. Samantha's actions of seeking and receiving information align with the role of a monitor.

A liaison is someone who establishes and maintains communication between different groups or organizations. This role involves networking and building relationships. While Samantha may act as a liaison in other contexts, the specific action of gathering information does not primarily define this role.