Technical skills are directly related to the task itself and must be possessed by the first-line managers whose task is to see jobs to completion. First-line or supervisory-level managers need not only the technical knowledge relevant to the tasks they are supervising but also must be able to monitor the performance and quality of the employees’ jobs. The expert and efficient use of technology, marketing research, HR training, or the creation of software are just some examples of technical skills that first-line managers of related departments are expected to possess. The correct answer is A.