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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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