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Assertion (A):
Human skills are only crucial for middle-level managers because they deal with both subordinates and superiors.

Reason (R):
Human skills involve the ability to work well with people, motivate, and communicate effectively.

ABoth A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A

BBoth A and R are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A

CA is true, R is false

DA is false, R is true

Answer:

D. A is false, R is true

Read Explanation:

  • While the definition of human skills (R) is correct, the assertion is wrong—human skills are essential at ALL levels of management, not just middle level.


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Consider the following with respect to Human Skills: Which are correct?

  1. They help managers coordinate and work effectively with people.
  2. They are important only at middle and lower levels of management.
  3. They include communication, motivation, and interpersonal relations with different stakeholders.
    At which management level are human skills and technical skills equally necessary for success?