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ABSTRACT

The aim of this essay is to investigate whether the work and skills of a manager are the same regardless of the level of their position within the organization. Through research conducted into three main theorists namely Henri Fayol, Henry Mintzberg and Robert L. Katz it is concluded that the core work functions a manager does are the same irrespective of position. The work roles in which a manager occupies within the organization are dependent upon the organization and their position within the organization. The skills that are needed by managers are universal to all managers but the composition of these skills is largely dependent upon the managers¡¯ position.
¡°The work and skills of managers are the same irrespective of the level of their position within the organization¡±

Introduction
A manager¡¯s job is essential to the smooth operation and profitability of an organization. Can we say that the work and skills that managers need are the same irrespective......

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