Chris Gomez is a plant manager for National Manufacturing Company. With regard to levels of management, Chris is a(n) _____ manager. (A) first-line (B) middle (C) top (D) executive (E) functional

A team like the one being led by Chris requires support and resources from the company, especially in terms of technical support and marketing to potential clients. They also need clear communication and guidance from leadership about the goals and expectations for the team. Chris did a number of things right in leading this team. She carefully selected team members based on their skills and ability to work together, and encouraged open communication and collaboration within the team. She also recognized the importance of co-locating the team early on, and focused on identifying a potential new product for the company. Meg reacted positively to Chris's performance because she was able to successfully lead her team and produce a new product for the company, despite the challenges of the reorganization. She also showed flexibility and adaptability in her approach. In leading this team, Chris could have involved more input from other practice groups and sought out more support from the company for technical development and marketing of their product. She could also have communicated more clearly to the team about the status of the company's overall strategy and goals.