Supervisors Rely More on Technical Skills Than Do Higher-Level Managers

question 45

Multiple Choice

Supervisors rely more on technical skills than do higher-level managers because

• A) higher-order skills like human relations are of little use to supervisors.
• B) supervisors are expected to deal with technical work only.
• C) their subordinates are generally low in skills and require less human relations skills to manage.
• D) employees who have a problem doing their jobs go to the supervisor and expect help.

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