Which of the Following Statements Concerning the Relationship Between Managerial

question 156

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning the relationship between managerial skills and managers' activities is TRUE?

• A) Conceptual skills are probably most important at the level of the first-line supervisor.
• B) Good interpersonal skills are absolutely essential to a manager's success.
• C) Diagnostic and analytic skills are important in the leader role.
• D) Technical skills are most important to top managers.
• E) The mix of skills required of a manager depends on the level of management at which he or she works.

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