Managerial Skills: Conceptual, Human and Technical Skills

The video discusses Katz's categorization of managerial skills into conceptual, human, and technical skills. It explains how the importance of these skills varies depending on the managerial level within an organization. Frontline supervisors require more technical skills, while executives need more conceptual skills. Mid-level managers need a balance of both, with human skills being equally important across all levels.

Which of the following skills involves the formulation of ideas?

• Technical skills

• Human skills

• Conceptual skills

• Managerial skills

What type of skills are most crucial for frontline supervisors?

• Conceptual skills

• Financial skills

• Technical skills

• Human skills

Why do frontline supervisors require less conceptual skills?

• They focus on long-term strategic planning

• They are not involved in decision-making

• Their plans are typically short-term

• They do not interact with employees

For executive managers, which skill set becomes more significant?

• Technical skills

• Financial skills

• Human skills

• Conceptual skills

How do human skills vary across different managerial levels?

• They are only important for mid-level managers

• They are less important for frontline supervisors

• They are more important for executives

• They remain equally important at all levels