Question

regarding the key skills of managers, which of the following is correct regarding technical skills?
top managers must rely as heavily on technical skills as do middle managers and first - line managers.
they involve the ability to identify problems correctly, generate reasonable alternatives, and select the \best\ alternatives to solve problems.
first - line managers need to understand the technical skills relevant to the activities they manage.
they involve the ability to think in abstract terms.

Explanation:

Technical skills refer to the ability to use tools, techniques, and procedures relevant to a specific field. First - line managers are directly involved in the day - to - day operations. They need to understand the technical skills related to the activities they manage to effectively supervise and guide their teams. Top managers rely more on conceptual skills (the ability to think in abstract terms) rather than technical skills. The ability to identify problems, generate alternatives, and select the best one is more related to decision - making skills.

Answer:

First - line managers need to understand the technical skills relevant to the activities they manage.