141. What do you believe is the role of a manager?

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In your opinion, what do you consider to be the primary role of a manager?

Skill Assessed
  • 1. Leadership Understanding : Demonstrates your grasp of what it takes to lead a team effectively.

  • 2. Management Philosophy : Shows your personal beliefs about management and whether they align with good management practices.

  • 3. Communication Skills : Reflects your ability to articulate your views about the managerial role, which is a key element in leadership and team interaction.

  • 4. Team Building : Gives insight into how you value the development of team dynamics and support structures under management.

Purpose
  • 1. Assess Cultural Fit : Determines if your management style is compatible with the company's culture and values.

  • 2. Understand Leadership Potential : Evaluates your potential to grow into or perform in leadership roles based on your perception of what managers should do.

  • 3. Evaluate Team-centric Mindset : Looks at how much importance you place on team cohesion and morale in the context of management.

  • 4. Check for Strategic Thinking : Checks whether your approach to management includes planning and big-picture thinking.


Hints
  • 1. Reflect on effective managers : Think about managers you've admired and what made them good at their job.

  • 2. Consider Relationships : Include how a manager interacts with both their team and other parts of the organization.

  • 3. Mention Goals and Visions : Talk about how a manager contributes to setting, steering, and achieving team goals.

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Topics: 
Leadership
Communication
Roles: 
Software Engineer
Companies: 
Google
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