Raising a child is comparable to supervising an employee. They are both two of the most crucial roles that anyone can perform, yet only a small number of people are satisfactorily educated or qualified to carry them out. For the most part, people learn by trying different alternatives with varying results. This article will describe the role of a supervisor in a typical organization, covering the three traits of an effective manager and how these traits fit into the four functions of management. This paper will also examine the relationship between managers, supervisors, and employees and how these relationships help guide organizations to reach their maximum potential. Finally, this paper will evaluate and describe the importance of finding the right employee and the challenges supervisors face in a multicultural society. The duties and responsibilities of a supervisor will vary based on the tasks the supervisor has been appointed to supervise. Components such as business, business, and supervisory division all play a role in defining duties and responsibilities. There are many roles a supervisor can fill in a standard organization. Because a supervisor motivates, nurtures, and guides people as they work, a supervisor will distinguish the best people for the job (Cassidy & Kreitner, 2010, p. 9). Communicating in writing or orally to others, providing information competently to meet the needs of the public is another important role of a supervisor. They must pay full attention to the responses of others, take the time to absorb opinions, ask questions if necessary, and then adapt procedures based on those responses. There are many characteristics that a supervisor should possess. Effective... middle of paper... potential. Finally, this article evaluates and describes the importance of finding the right employee and the challenges supervisors face in a multicultural society. Works Cited Cassidy, C., Kreitner, R. (2010). Supervision: Setting people up for success. P. 8-199. Mason,OH: South-Western Cengage Learning.Daft, R. (2010). Innovative management for turbulent times. Chapter 1, page 8. Learning South-WesternCengage. Retrieved from http://www.ppt2txt.com/r/9d2a1ad4/Erickson, R. (July 27, 2005). How to hire the right employee for the job and your company. Retrieved from http://www.googobits.com/articles/1810-how-to-hire-the-right-employee-for-the-job-and-your -company.htmlMoglia, T. (Author). (1997). Supervising for success: A guide for supervisors. Retrieved from http://site.ebrary.com/lib/ashford/Doc?id=10058839