Bill is in charge of hiring a new manager for the first shift on the production line.according to Katz's model,bill should be looking for a person with ______.

A) problem-solving skills
B) cognitive ability
C) social judgment skills
D) technical skills

According to Katz's model, technical skills are the priority for first-line managers who are responsible for overseeing production operations. While problem-solving skills, cognitive ability, and social judgment skills are also valuable, they are not as critical for success in this type of role.