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What makes an effective manager? Unfortunately, there is no definitive answer to the question. The answer seems to be evolving throughout history, and varies according to organizational context, level of manager, and management theory in use. Yet it is vitally important to understand the characteristics of effective managers, as the success of organizations depends on finding them. Before any assessment, selection, or development can occur, the organization must understand the kinds of characteristics that predict performance in their managers. Without a through understanding what is being assessed, selection and development programs are like a house being built on a cracked foundation: no matter how strong the house is, it will ultimately fall apart. We must realize that the understanding the context of the organization is extremely vital to determining the characteristics of a successful manager, and thus consider every angle when defining their characteristics. The literature surrounding the topic of characteristics of effective managers is prolific. This paper will briefly analyze the in-built characteristics of managers – tacit knowledge and its role that aids them to tackle and manage the global competitiveness.

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