Difference between supervisor and manager

What is one of the primary responsibilities of a supervisor?

• Supervising day-to-day tasks and operations

• Creating financial plans

• Recruiting and promoting staff

• Establishing team culture

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of a supervisor?

• Developing efficient schedules

• Conducting performance evaluations

• Maintaining quality standards

• Providing necessary materials and equipment

How does the role of a manager differ from that of a supervisor?

• Managers focus on the 'how' of operations

• Managers work directly with individual contributors

• Managers handle large-scale vision and goals

• Managers perform regular quality checks

What is a key skill that supervisors need to manage their position effectively?

• Financial planning

• Leadership skills

• Conflict resolution

• Recruitment

Why is it important to plant leadership skills ahead of time for supervisors?

• To ensure they can handle financial responsibilities

• To prepare them for potential future managerial roles

• To enable them to work directly with individual contributors

• To allow them to create efficient schedules