A business school dean meets with a local mayor to secure a permit to allow the university to expand. Which of Henry Mintzberg's three management roles does this scenario best fit?

A) informational
B) interpersonal
C) socializing
D) decisional

The scenario best fits the interpersonal role as defined by Henry Mintzberg, which involves activities that require the manager to interact and communicate with other people, both inside and outside the organization, to build relationships and networks. In this case, the dean is engaging with the local mayor, an external party, to negotiate and secure a permit for the university's expansion, demonstrating the interpersonal aspect of management roles.