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It's OK if managers step in to help their sales staff—but not too much

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Workers in sales might roll their eyes when they deal with a micromanaging boss. But many customers actually appreciate it if a store manager offers to help when they're mulling over a purchase, whether it's a dishwasher, a tablet or a lawn mower.

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  1. The Conversation US

    It’s OK if managers step in to help their sales staff – but not too much (opens The Conversation US)

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    It’s fairly common for managers to intervene to help sales staff, but they have to balance competing duties.

  2. Phys

    It's OK if managers step in to help their sales staff—but not too much (opens Phys)

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    Workers in sales might roll their eyes when they deal with a micromanaging boss. But many customers actually appreciate it if a store manager offers to help when they're mulling over a purchase, whether it's a dishwasher, a tablet or a lawn mower.

  3. Fast Company

    Should managers step in to help their sales staff? (opens Fast Company)

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    Workers in sales might roll their eyes when they deal with a micromanaging boss. But many customers actually appreciate it if a store manager offers to help when they’re mulling over a purchase, whether it’s a dishwasher, a tablet or a lawnmower. That’s the main finding of a new study I co-authored.

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