- Purpose: The purpose of this assignment is for you to learn about the “life of a manager” from someone who manages and is qualified to inform you of a career in managing.
Step 1: Choose a manager of a business/organization. It must be someone who directly supervises at least 5 people. Write a paper on your interview that summarizes your questions and answers, along with what you learned from the project. Do not just write the question and answer in your paper. Type the paper in correct format and make it informative.
Ideas for questions to ask:
What is your style of management?
How do you motivate employees?
How do you deal with difficult employees?
What is your idea on customer service?
What is your immediate competition?
What makes your business a success?
What advice would you give someone going into management?
What challenges do you face on a day-to-day basis … and in the future?
Are you and your employees involved in the community? Do you think it is important to volunteer your time?