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Why are technical skills considered less critical for top management as opposed to lower-level managers?

ATop managers do not supervise day-to-day activities directly

BTechnical tasks require less knowledge at higher levels

CTop managers only interact with external stakeholders

DTechnical skills become obsolete at top-level positions

Answer:

A. Top managers do not supervise day-to-day activities directly

Read Explanation:

  • Lower-level managers require technical skills for direct supervision and guidance of employees in specialized tasks, whereas top-level managers focus on strategic planning and policy formation, relying more on conceptual and human skills for overall organizational effectiveness.

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