During his tenure as the manager of a large toy store, Barry developed strong technical skills. He will soon be promoted to the position of regional manager for several branches of the toy store. Barry's boss informs him that in this new role, he will need to communicate, coach, and motivate other managers. In this case, which of the following management skills is his boss describing?

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The boss is describing human skills, which involve the ability to interact effectively with people and work in teams, coach and motivate employees. Technical skills (C) pertain to specific knowledge and techniques related to a particular field or discipline, while conceptual skills (B) involve the ability to think strategically and understand how different parts of an organization relate to each other. Processing skills (D) are not a recognized type of management skill.

During His Tenure as the Manager of a Large Toy