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Management 2nd Edition by Scott Snell ,Thomas Bateman

Edition 2ISBN: 978-0077408763
book Management 2nd Edition by Scott Snell ,Thomas Bateman cover

Management 2nd Edition by Scott Snell ,Thomas Bateman

Edition 2ISBN: 978-0077408763
Exercise 1
Identify and describe a great manager. What makes him or her stand out from the crowd?
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Students-especially those with very limited work experience-may find this a difficult question to answer especially since the word "great" is highly subjective.  However, it can be answered at three levels.
Those students who have worked for one or more organizations will be able to identify an individual who seemed to be a better manager than others will.  They will probably mention his or her ability to communicate clearly, willingness to support and aid subordinates, and skill in providing motivation and leadership, etc.
The question can also be answered in terms of business executives who are featured in magazines or appear on television.  These managers stand out from the crowd because of their visions for the organization or their successes in either building up or turning around a business.  These are (or have potential to be) successful managers.
In addition, this question can be addressed at the family level.  A student's parents, for example, may be great managers as they balance a number of different time-consuming activities despite ongoing problems and pressures.
There are a number of issues that can be raised in connection with this question.  For example, are successful business executives always-great managers  Are great managers always successful  Are great managers always the types of individuals for whom a student would want to work
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