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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.


Related Questions:

A manager who spends most time physically active, frequently interrupted and shifting tasks, and closely interacts with subordinates and peers is most likely at which management level?

Assertion (A):
Top management is mainly concerned with policy formulation and external relations.

Reason (R):
They are responsible for day-to-day supervision of workers on the shop floor.

Which function is mainly performed by lower-level managers in an organization?

Regarding Levels of Management: Select the correct answer:

  1. Top management focuses on strategic goals, policies, and external relations.
  2. Middle management issues instructions, interprets top-level policy, and coordinates between top and lower levels.
  3. Lower management designs corporate strategy and represents the organization to stakeholders.
    At which management level are human skills and technical skills equally necessary for success?