Workplace Social Relationships Impact on Job Satisfaction

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What characteristic do effective managers exhibit, according to the text?

  • Avoid seeking feedback from colleagues and employees
  • Explain decisions only when they are positive
  • Seek information even if it's negative and explain their decisions (correct)
  • Ignore networking and political skills

How does the research challenge historical assumptions about promotions?

  • Promotions are now solely based on networking skills
  • Performance is no longer a factor in promotions
  • Networking and political skills have become irrelevant in organizations
  • It highlights the importance of networking and political skills in addition to performance (correct)

What is the common theme highlighted across different aspects of management according to the text?

  • The significance of managing people in all management functions (correct)
  • The importance of technical skills over human skills
  • The emphasis on managing complex situations only
  • The exclusion of interpersonal roles in effective management

Which skill is crucial for managers to effectively understand and motivate individuals and groups?

<p>Human skills (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What ability does traditional management emphasize compared to effective managers?

<p>Networking and political skills (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do successful managers need to develop their people skills?

<p>To be effective and successful in their roles (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of networking and political skills for managers?

<p>Essential for getting ahead in organizations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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