Asked by Bhavani Chinnu on Sep 23, 2024

A manager who is always putting out fires might be a poor listener.

Putting Out Fires

This is an idiomatic expression used in management to describe the process of quickly dealing with issues or problems as they arise, often in a reactive rather than proactive manner.

Poor Listener

An individual who has difficulty effectively receiving and comprehending information during communication.

  • Acknowledge the relationship between effective listening and managerial or supervisory effectiveness.