Question: In your opinion and experience, which is the most important trait a manager should have?
Alternative Question Phrasing:
- What is the most important quality in a manager?
Follow-up questions:
- Why is this the most important quality in a manager?
- How would you go about achieving this quality if you don’t currently possess it?
- Do you have this skill?
Question Details:
Question Type:
Knowledge:
Other Factors:
Work Activity (Task):
Interacting with Others – Assigning Tasks to Others (Delegation and Direction),Interacting with Others – Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates,Interacting with Others – Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others,Interacting with Others – Developing and Building Teams,Interacting with Others – Monitoring and Controlling Resources,Interacting with Others – Performance Management (Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates),Mental Processes – Thinking Creatively (Creativity)
Work Context (Person-Job/Team/Org Fit):
Interpersonal Relationships – Coordinate or Lead Others,Interpersonal Relationships – Face-to-Face Discussions,Interpersonal Relationships – Interacting with Upper Management,Interpersonal Relationships – Public Speaking/Presentation,Interpersonal Relationships – Relationship With Subordinates,Interpersonal Relationships – Relationship With Supervisor
Work Style (Person-Job Fit):
What to look for in an answer:
Look for leadership skills, understanding of competencies, communication skills.
Red Flags to Watch For:
If the interviewee mentions a trait or quality but provides no justification for their answer or has unclear reasoning.
Sample Answer:
The interviewee should have a mention of one quality, justification of the quality, and the ability to defend/reason for the answer.
Question Source:
https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/marketing-interview-questions