Question

1. What are the fundamental talents needed to be successful as a manager? For example, what talents lead to success for the following types of managers?

   1. Assembly-line supervisor in an automobile factory

   2. Building construction supervisor

   3. Nurse manager

   4. Retail store owner-manager

   5. Sales manager

   6. Supervisor in an accounting department

   7. Chief executive of an injection molding factory

   8. Chairperson of the board of trustees for a nonprofit museum

2. What important management perspective can we learn from the story in Luke 14:28–33?

Answer 1

Q-1)

The fundamental talents needed to be successful as a manager are as follows,
* Interpersonal skills.
* Communication and motivation.
* Organisation and delegation.
* Forward planning and strategic thinking.
* Problem solving and decision-making.
* Commercial awareness.
* Mentoring.

Q -2)

Talents, skills and responsibilities needed for the success of the following types of managers are,

A) *Assembly-line supervisor in an automobile factory*:
1. Shares information within and across groups.
2.Good communication skills.
3. Follows up with action.
4. Stays calm under pressure and makes tough decisions.
5. Mentors and supports others.
6. Ability to take ownership

B) *Building construction supervisor*:
1. Team Management
2. Delegation
3. Leadership
4. Communication
5. Risk Management
6. Planning

C) *Nurse manager* :
1. Keep communication open and honest
2. Expand critical thinking skills
3. Be a visionary
4. Serve as a mentor and seek a mentor
5. Set the tone
6. Embrace education

D) *Retail store owner-manager* :
1.Communication
2.Adaptability
3.Sales Leadership
4.Customer Service
5.People Management
6.Sales Experience

E) *Sales manager* :
1.Hire and retain the right sales team
2.Focus on performance management
3.Learn how to coach effectively
4.Know their numbers
5.Rethink their approach to leadership

F) *Supervisor in an accounting department*:
1. Communication
2. Conflict Resolution
3. Leadership
4. Critical Thinking
5. Interpersonal Skills
6. Time and Priority Management

G) *Chief executive of an injection molding factory* :
1.Troubleshoot and adjust molding parameters to maintain quality and maximum product output
2.Lead a small team of people in execution of daily production tasks, work scheduling, training,
maintenance and in continuous improvement
3.Perform problem-solving to develop corrective actions for customer issues or to initiate continuous
improvement
4.Coordinate tooling and equipment availability, repair and maintenance
5.Ensure cleanliness and maintains safe work environment within molding department
6. Respond to problems by performing corrective technical or mechanical solutions

H) *Chairperson of the board of trustees for a nonprofit museum* :
1.Being an excellent communicator
2.Honing fundraising skills
3.Pursuit of board meeting success
4.Having a vision to put the mission into a long-term view
5.Technology sophistication for future growth.

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