Maria, a manager, studied the performances of the various business units of her organization. After making an assessment, Maria came to the conclusion that the overall costs of the organization can be reduced by integrating the functions of two of the business units. This scenario illustrates Maria's _____ skills.
A) technical
B) time management
C) social
D) interpersonal
E) conceptual

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This scenario illustrates Maria's conceptual skills. Conceptual skills depend on the manager's ability to think in the abstract.Managers need the mental capacity to understand the overall workings of the organization and its environment, to grasp how all the parts of the organization fit together, and to view the organization in a holistic manner.

Maria, a Manager, Studied the Performances of the Various Business