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Which management skill is least needed by a CEO compared to a frontline supervisor?

AHuman skills

BTechnical skills

CConceptual skills

DAnalytical skills

Answer:

B. Technical skills

Read Explanation:

  • Technical skills, such as proficiency in operating machinery or specific processes, are more critical for frontline supervisors than CEOs, who focus on policy formation, strategy, and overall management.


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