Common Interview Questions for Managers

1. Please define what according to you fits the definition of a manager.
2. Which are the areas which a manager is primarily needed to deal with in an establishment?
3. What has been your previous experience as a manager and what all previous jobs taught you so far?
4. Cite an example which you think changed the course of your career.
5. Suppose you have observed one of the junior staff who has been performing well in the past has started to show signs of non-performance, what will you do?
6. How will you handle the situation where one of the top notch customers complains of poor customer service?
7. Can you tell us the 14 principles of management laid down by Henri Fayol?
8. What are your greatest strengths and weakness?
9. What are things you do to overcome your weaknesses?
10. What is the salary that you expect from this job profile?