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In business, some experts have expressed that attaining sound management is the most challenging component of running a business because of the human element aligned with managing. Some feel that task-masters best serve a company's interest. Other opine that humanist make better business managers. In your opinion, is it better for a manager to be task driven or people oriented? Please explain. Also, when it comes to managing employees, which two from the following list of managerial skills do find to be the most important?
Why?/Please explain choices:
The top interpersonal skills for managers include:
• Communication (nonverbal communication, verbal communication, and public speaking).
• Empathy (respect, patience, kindness, caring, diplomacy, diversity, sensitivity, compassion, helping others, sympathy, etc.).
• Conflict Management ( counseling, conflict resolution, problem-solving, mediating, and constructive criticism)
• Listening (active listening and inquiry)
• Leadership (motivation, management, instructing, encouraging, positive reinforcement, inspiring trust, mentoring, etc.).
• Negotiation (persuasiveness and the ability to negotiate with others).
• Teamwork (team building, collaboration, teamwork, and group facilitating).
• Positive Attitude (networking, humor, behavioral, friendly, developing rapport, socializing, etc).
Finally, would the choices remain the same if you were thinking exclusively from the business owner's perspective ? Please explain