Why a Boss Needs to Know the Jobs of Inferiors
Managers get work done through others. They use their people skills to motivate employees to do their best on the job. Although the manager does not often perform the hands-on work, they need to know how to do the jobs of the employees.
Other People Are Reading
-
Sudden Changes
-
When a manager knows an employee's job, he can assist the employee in cases of a sudden influx of work. Also, a manager can complete an employee's projects if the employee leaves the job or is laid off.
Hiring
-
A manager who knows an employee's job knows what knowledge, skills and abilities to look for in potential employees.
-
Analysis
-
A manager, aware of the employee's job, can provide in-depth analysis of processes, trends and changes that can affect the employee. This information can be relayed in a way that upper management and employees will understand.
Training
-
When new employees join the department, the manager is able to train the new employee on how to perform the job successfully.
Credibility
-
A manager who knows the job of his employees gains more credibility with the employees. They realize the manager can empathize with the stresses of the job. In addition, when the performance review is given, the employee realizes it is from a knowledgeable perspective.
-
References
Resources
- Photo Credit Image by Flickr.com, courtesy of Women_in_Uniform
