Technical Competence Is Especially Important for First-Line Supervisors Because They

question 17

Multiple Choice

Technical competence is especially important for first-line supervisors because they

• A)need to stimulate followers to engage in a 10 percent stretching.
• B)spend considerable time training their followers.
• C)are frequently promoted to executive positions.
• D)are required to provide 360-degree feedback.

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