Managerial skills in the globalized world in chosen EU countries

¹ Technical University of Košice, Faculty BERG, Letná 9, 040 02 Košice, Slovakia
² Technical University of Košice, Department of Social Science, Letná 9, 040 02 Košice, Slovakia

^* Corresponding author: katarina.culkova@tuke.sk

Abstract

Research background: Managerial skills play an increasing role in the globalized world of the business and European Commission is aware of the importance of acquiring and developing a wide range of skills. To solve challenges and problems in business practice, the manager needs to have a wide range of skills in various areas.

Purpose of the article: The contribution is focused on the use of managerial skills in the practice of the selected EU companies. The aim is to find out what managerial skills managers consider important in their practice, which of them they use in the performance of their profession, and how much time they devote to them. Another equally important task of the research is to obtain the necessary data to prepare the necessary training skills for their managers.

Methods: A proven questionnaire survey was used to obtain the necessary data. The target respondents were randomly selected managers at all levels of management with varying degrees of education. The survey is conducted with large number of managers at various levels of the management.

Findings & Value added: The results of the survey show reserves in managerial skills using in the company and can be used to suggest potential improvements for managers, based on the results of a questionnaire survey. The contribution can be used in the management and development of international business of any company.