Which of the Following Statements Is True of Management Skills

question 82

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of management skills?

• A) Managers who expect to grow in the company hierarchy must focus solely on improving their technical skills.
• B) Critical thinking prevents managers from learning conceptual and human skills.
• C) Top-level managers need stronger technical skills than front-line managers.
• D) Critical thinking helps managers find value even in an overload of information.

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Definitions:

Process Costing

A method of assigning production costs to units of output by averaging costs over the total units produced, ideal for homogeneous products.

Operation Costing

A hybrid costing system that combines aspects of both job costing and process costing, often used in manufacturing goods that have both common and unique characteristics.

Service Businesses

Companies that primarily earn revenue through providing intangible products, such as services or experiences, rather than physical products.

Routine and Repetitive

Activities or tasks that occur on a regular basis with little variation, often requiring minimal decision-making or innovation.