IntroductionThe purpose of this essay is to understand whether the skills that a first level manager possesses compared to other managerial levels are similar or different. This is because according to Katz's theory each level of management requires specialization in the following fundamental skills: technical, human and conceptual. However, that doesn't necessarily mean they don't need other core skills. Furthermore, managers must fill different managerial roles in relation to the skills that each level of management possesses, since different levels of management have their own responsibilities within the organization. Furthermore, this essay will also look at the sub-skills that managers need in relation to their level of management. Managers are differentiated into three separate management levels according to Katz's theory. Furthermore, there are the following three core skills: technical, human and conceptual skills are essential for all levels of management. However, “Managers need certain skills to carry out tasks and activities…” (Robbin, Bergman, Stagg & Coulter, 2012, p. 17). Therefore, it is mandatory for managers to specialize a certain fundamental skill depending on the management level they are in. However, they must also possess conceptual skills and people skills because without all three fundamental skills they would otherwise not be able to function properly “…managers cannot effectively plan, direct, control, or evaluate work activities” (Peterson & Van Fleet , 1967). However, the top manager specializes in conceptual skills since it is the managers who decide the strategies and objectives of the organization. On the other hand, middle managers specialize in human skills as they will be communicated… at the heart of the paper… to the organization as a whole. Works Cited Katz, R. L. (1955). Skills of an effective administrator. Harvard Business Review, 33(1), 33-42. Mintzberg, H. (1994). Complete the manager's job. Sloan Management Review, 36(1), p11.Mintzberg, H. (1975). The manager's profession: folklore and reality. Harvard Business Review, 53(4), 49-61. Murale, V. & Preetha, R. (2011) Middle-level managers: Competence and effectiveness. SCMS Journal of Indian Management. 8(1), p38-50.Peterson TO & Van Fleet DD (1967). The continuing legacy of RL Katz: An updated typology of management skills. Management Decision, 42(1), 1297-1308. Doi: 10.1108/00251740410568980Robbins, S., Bergman, R., Stagg, I. & Coulter, M. (2012). Management (6th ed.). New South Wales. Pearson.Robbins, S., Bergman, R., Stagg, I. & Coulter, M. (2012). Management (6th ed.). New South Wales. Pearson.