Glassdoor interview question

What is your management style?

Interview Answers

Anonymous

13 Aug 2009

My management style varies depending on the employee. I've found that people are different so a one-size fits all style doesn't work. Some people respond to aggressive goals; others don't thrive on pressure. Some people prefer frequent check-ins; others prefer clear direction up front and then giving them space to get their work done. Some general rules: * Focus on hiring smart people with great problem solving skills and good communication. * Take the time to explain the business value of the work they are assigned ensures motivation. * And most importantly, having compassion for each person - show the person you value them, show the person you care when things are hard, and invest your time in the person.

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Anonymous

13 Aug 2009

Showing the response would be very helpful, especially if the responder got a job there

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Anonymous

3 Feb 2014

Being a good manager is about knowing your people. You can manage all day long, assign work out and be as directive as possible. But do you have respect from your team? Can they come to you and ask questions and feel at ease and confident in your response? Leading is the term I like to reference because a good leader supports their team and is uplifting. They give everyone an opportunity to advance if that is what they desire. People management is about your people and how you treat them. Don't be a friend but rather a mentor, someone they can look back at and say you were a positive influence in their life. For me the hardest part about leading is having that rock star employee who goes above and beyond, how do you continue to challenge that person if there is no room for advancement. People Management is my passion because I care about the people who work with me I don't just manage them. Management style is solely dependent on you and your approach to your team's success.

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Anonymous

8 Jul 2012

My Style Keep your subordinates mentally comfortable. Find out who is most suited for which type of job and try to assign accordingly. Set exemplary punishment if a person is found guilty and reward whoever deserves. Have some human touch. Don't go by management theories aplly common sense.

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Anonymous

28 Jul 2015

Being a good manager of people requires good insight, foresight, and good hindsight to make the former two attributes even more accurate. But most of all, a good manager doesn't seek to micromanage, but empower those who work for him. If you want to lead. You serve those who you want to follow. Without the attributes above, You cannot understand people, nor can you get them to follow your lead. A good manager should not seek to manage his people. He should seek to manage the daily operations of their jobs, by having the insight to know how their employees are feeling/performing (without data) , foresight to know where it will lead the team, and hindsight just to make sure there are better approaches to any given situation. These attributes requires immense experience with much self reflection. Unfortunately many managers would not agree with me.

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Anonymous

28 Jan 2014

Managing people is a skill you learn from listening, explaining expectations and working with your employees, teaching them what TEAM WORK is all about. Treat your employees with respect and they will respect you. They may not always like the choices they make, but they understand there are always consequences to their actions and e have to do are jobs, do it with respect.

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Anonymous

27 Dec 2013

The best management style is when employees are lead by example and not by command.

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Anonymous

8 Aug 2012

I try to adjust of my style of management to each situation,since part of my job is to assess both the best way to complete the project efficiently and the style of leadership that works best with current staff dynamic.

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Anonymous

22 Jul 2012

A GOOD MANAGEMENT STYLE IS TO MOTIVATE PEOPLE TO GIVE THEIR BEST I USE THE SKILLS OF MY SUBORDINATES TO MULTIPLY THEIR EFFICIENCY WITH SUFFICIENT SPACE TO PERFORM AND PROVE.

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Anonymous

9 Jun 2012

Management style depends on the manager thinking how he handle himself in worst situation before handling other..

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Anonymous

13 Jun 2012

We have different Management Styles in an organization. There is no right or wrong style of management. We should adapt ourselves to use different management styles to handle different people. An Effective Manager, will first take time to understand the various personalities on his team and the next step is to use the right style to ensure you tap the right potential and mentor them to have a sucessful career.

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Anonymous

30 Jun 2012

Agood manager would be more patient and understanding. it's about how to keep everything under control and how to manage the employee. Be a model.

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Anonymous

23 Aug 2012

The relational manager is interested in responding to the needs of the staffs as well as focusing on achieving the task. Relational manager are prepared to modify tasks if needed to cater for personal needs of individuals within the company or organisetion. Relational manager create an open communication environment where everyone develops trust and appreciation for each other. The leader’s aim is for the group to have positive memories that aid in personal development, self-confidence, and skills.

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Anonymous

18 Jun 2015

People will follow you off a cliff if they know you genuinely care for them and their life goals. You cannot do this without spending time listening to them. So hire people smarter than you, then listen to them. This works every time!

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Anonymous

20 Jul 2012

i will manage in such a way that people under me gets motivated, i will prove my involvement in enhancing company benefits as well the welfare of the people.

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Anonymous

28 Jun 2012

hmm... if I'm a manager my management style would be a participative style. I believe that an organisation can best survive if their is minimal rate of attrition in the company i.e a good manager should be more employee centric rather than being a profit lover/seeker.

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Anonymous

2 Jul 2012

it's depends on condition i just want perfection in work and good management makes a perfect team for work....

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Anonymous

13 Jun 2012

I have a feeling that management style solely hinges upon the manager's craft, capability and his response to an issue or a situation. Though ideally we talk of taking the team's point of view to move forward..but at the end of the day...it's the commander's whip that prevails upon and that everyone has to fall in line.

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Anonymous

7 Jun 2012

I agree that management style depends upon the employee's competence and motivational stage for a task at hand.However,each individual will have a predominant natural style of leadership be it directive or supportive.Your own competence, experience and flexibilty help you to adapt to a particular situation.

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Anonymous

25 Jun 2012

a good manager would be one who varies his style depending on the type of situation or the nature of the employee. sometimes constant check ins and pressure application is required and sometimes giving space is a better option.

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Anonymous

27 Jun 2012

its about how to keep everything under control and not to miss it and also its about being able to handle the problems , i do believe that its about having the required experince to do what you should do smartly

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Anonymous

21 Jul 2012

WHEN PEOPLE UNDERSTAND OTHERS & MANAGE PEACEFULLY THIS THE WAY MANAGAMENT STYLE

Anonymous

5 Aug 2012

management in my style is different coz management means we should be manage the thing in a proper way we should understand to each other by communication coordination and by cooperation.

Anonymous

10 Jan 2014

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Anonymous

22 Aug 2012

just to explain the problems with the sub-ordinates and try to complete the work without any hard feelings of the juniors.

Anonymous

24 Jun 2012

People centriic, toyota concept of A3 problemsolving where many brains suggest different options and best solution leads to flawless achievement. And then questioning self betterment so that oetrganizational change keeps pace with environmental change and organization remains forever you ng

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Anonymous

13 Jul 2012

Management style will certainly differ depending on the situations however as a golden rule I should say whatever be the situation A manager should always make sure that he is the main person for his team and he should do every single thing possible for him also for his team ..

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Anonymous

3 Jul 2012

Management style means normal way of managing. This will depend on upbringing of manager, values & general style/environment at the organization. However, response to a particular situation may vary depending on criticality & urgency

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Anonymous

3 Jul 2012

In management style we take some rule,and best community to give the perfect result for any problem.always maintain the level of that organization in market, also in society.But always take honesty and willing power to achieve destiny. because nothing is impossible.

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Anonymous

22 Jun 2012

Management style will certainly differ depending on the situations however as a golden rule I should say whatever be the situation A manager should always make his team feel tht he is one among them.

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Anonymous

22 Jul 2012

nee the aswer for this question?????????

Anonymous

2 Aug 2013

I FIRMLY BELIEVE THAT AN EMPLOYER WANTS THE BEST INDIVIDUAL FOR THE POSITION. IN REFERENCE TO STYLE, I KNOW FROM EXPERIENCE THAT EVERY COMPANY HAS A SET OF GUIDE LINES PUT FORTH THAT EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW. THESE GUIDELINES ARE THERE FOR A REASON. MANAGEMENT IS RESPONSIBLE TO MAKE SURE THEY ARE ADHERED TO. A GOOD MANAGER SHOULD BE ABLE TO COMMUNICATE WITH HIS SUBORDINATES. A GOOD MANAGER SOULD BE ABLE TO KNOW WHEN HE SHOULD BE AGGRESSIVE,STERN, OR RELAXED WHEN A JOB NEEDS TO BE DONE.

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Anonymous

13 Jun 2012

I have a feeling that management style solely hinges upon the manager's craft, capability and his response to an issue or a situation. Though ideally we talk of taking the team's point of view to move forward..but at the end of the day...it's the commander's whip that prevails upon and that everyone has to fall in line.

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Anonymous

11 Jun 2012

i think management style depend on thinking of manager or mainly on coordination maintained by a manager between his team

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Anonymous

23 Jun 2012

understanding the employes and making them wrk in their own way and making it ur style is really being wrth a manager and if u cn make employees wrk in ur style wats d point of a drawback

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Anonymous

5 May 2009

This is a great question. Would have been better if you have posted your response. After all, isn't the purpose of Glassdoor to provide the questions and responses -- for others to either learn or to avoid?

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