Speaking 2: Which of the qualities are most important for managers?
A good manager should:
1 follow the company's goals
2 help subordinates to accomplish their own goals and objectives
3 help young colleagues to develop
4 know how to lead people
5 know how to motivate people
6 make a maximum profit for the owners (the shareholders)
7 meet the targets they have been set
8 successfully execute plans and strategies
Reading:
Read the text summarizing the different functions of management. Which of the qualities do you think are particularly necessary for the five tasks described by Peter Drucker?