Principles of Management (AMS 111) - Managerial Definitions and Roles

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What is the primary purpose of conceptual skills for managers?

Communicate effectively with employees

Motivate and mentor team members

Analyze and diagnose complex situations (correct)

Implement technical knowledge in decision-making

Which managerial skill is crucial for translating the goals set by top managers into specific details that lower managers can understand?

Interpersonal skills

Conceptual skills

Decision-making skills

Technical skills (correct)

What is the main responsibility of top/upper managers?

Ensuring effective communication within the team

Developing specialized technical knowledge

Managing day-to-day activities

Establishing organizational policies and philosophies (correct)

Which level of management is directly responsible for managing the activities of other managers and non-managerial employees?

Middle managers Signup and view all the answers

What skill is essential for top managers to make decisions about the direction of the organization?

Decision-making skills Signup and view all the answers

Which managerial skill is especially important for working effectively with other people in groups?

Interpersonal skills Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between top managers and middle managers in terms of responsibilities?

Managing day-to-day activities vs. establishing policies Signup and view all the answers

Which managerial skill is essential for lower and middle managers to have a good understanding of the job they are performing?

Technical skills Signup and view all the answers

What role do first-line managers typically play in an organization?

Managing day-to-day tasks of non-managerial employees Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes top/upper managers from middle managers?

Establishing policies vs translating goals Signup and view all the answers

Principles of Management (AMS 111) - Managerial Definitions and Roles

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What is the primary purpose of conceptual skills for managers?

Which managerial skill is crucial for translating the goals set by top managers into specific details that lower managers can understand?

What is the main responsibility of top/upper managers?

Which level of management is directly responsible for managing the activities of other managers and non-managerial employees?

What skill is essential for top managers to make decisions about the direction of the organization?

Which managerial skill is especially important for working effectively with other people in groups?

What is the key difference between top managers and middle managers in terms of responsibilities?

Which managerial skill is essential for lower and middle managers to have a good understanding of the job they are performing?

What role do first-line managers typically play in an organization?

What distinguishes top/upper managers from middle managers?

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