Learning Task 4: Understanding the Foundations for Managerial Success

Assess if you agree or disagree with the statements below. Write your answers in your notebook.

Successful managers are those who:

1. Look after their self-interest first.
2. Inspire their subordinates to do their best in assigned tasks.
3. Can craft messages that could be understood clearly by subordinates.
4. Have self-discipline.
5. Believe in using punishment to make subordinates follow.
6. Work well with others.
7. Do not believe in due process.
8. Practice logical thinking before decision-making.
9. Always consider the "general good."
10. Have the ability to listen to what others seek to communicate.
11. Respect everyone and have the ability to maintain career advancement.
12. Generally "go the extra mile" for those around them.