2223. What do you look for in a good manager?

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Tell me about the characteristics that you believe make a good manager.

Skill Assessed
  • 1. Evaluation : You need to assess and articulate specific qualities of effective leadership and management you have observed or experienced.

  • 2. Critical Thinking : Demonstrating your ability to critically think about what management style aligns with productive team environments.

  • 3. Self-Awareness : Understanding what type of management style you thrive under shows that you know your work preferences and motivators.

  • 4. Alignment with Company Values : Your response should reflect an understanding of the company's culture and values, indicating you're a good fit.

Purpose
  • 1. Cultural Fit : To see if your idea of a good manager aligns with the company's own leadership philosophy.

  • 2. Experience : To gauge if you've worked under effective leadership and can recognize good managerial qualities.

  • 3. Expectation Management : To understand your expectations of a manager and to manage them if offered the job.

  • 4. Value Alignment : To ascertain if your values align with the company's through your desired managerial traits.


Hints
  • 1. Reflect on past experiences : Think about your past managers and identify the traits that made them effective or ineffective in their role.

  • 2. Consider the company : Research the company culture of McDonald's beforehand and tailor your answer to align with their values and leadership style.

  • 3. Managerial traits that foster team growth : Focus on qualities of good managers that help teams grow and succeed, like clear communication, supportiveness, and integrity.

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Topics: 
Leadership
Culture Fit
Roles: 
Team Member
Companies: 
McDonald's
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