The General Manager (Scenario)
Jamal is the general manager of a production facility. In a routine day, Jamal might meet with city officials or civic leaders abo environmental issues, due to the plants presence in the community. After these meetings, he will then meet with the plant's fu managers to discuss the concerns expressed by the city representatives. Other times, Jamal might meet with the production m Basma, and the human resource manager, Rana, to discuss a complaint filed by one of the employees in a production department. Jamal might also spend time on the Internet looking for new technologies that can be used in the production processes of his plant.
-Jamal's search for new technologies that can be used in the production processes of his plant is an example of which type of management skill?
A) conceptual
B) effectiveness
C) communication
D) interpersonal

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Jamal's search for new technologies requires conceptual skills, which is the ability to think creatively and understand abstract ideas and complex situations. It involves analyzing and diagnosing complex situations and developing a strategic plan to achieve the organization's goals. Jamal's search for new technologies requires him to have a good understanding of the production process and to think creatively about how new technologies can improve it.