Learning firsthand to be a manager and be able to manage people is a critical element in this class. In this assignment you will select two managers (anyone who formally manages people) to ask eight (8) questions which are provided for you below. It is wise to pick managers from different areas or employers to get a good contrast of opinions.

1. Briefly describe your current position and responsibilities.

2. What do your subordinates expect from you on the job?

3. What are the major stresses and challenges you face on the job?

4. What, if anything, do you dislike about your job?

5. What do you like best about your job?

6. What are the critical differences between average managers and top-performing managers?

7. Think about the skills and knowledge that you need to be effective in your job. What are they, and how did you acquire them?

8. What have been your biggest mistakes thus far? Could you have avoided them? If so, how?

The layout of the paper should be:

1. List the name of the managers and their positions a. M1: Name, Position b. M2: Name, Position

2. Flow of the Paper a. Question and answer format for all 8 questions.b. Example:Q1: xxxM1 Response:M2 Response:Etc.

3. Reflection This is a 250 or more word section in which you should elaborate on what you learned, what you took away from this, what you

found interesting/surprising, and one key thing you think you might be able to apply in your working career.