A supervisor is:

• A. A regional executive overseeing multiple departments
• B. A frontline worker without management duties
• C. A consultant hired for strategy planning
• D. A first-level manager that directs the work of entry-level employees on his or her team

Answer: (D)

A supervisor is the first-level manager who directly oversees the day-to-day work of entry-level employees on a team. This role involves guiding tasks, assigning responsibilities, coaching staff, monitoring performance, and ensuring work is completed to standard and on schedule. It sits between frontline staff and higher-level management, serving as the immediate point of contact for those doing the work.

The other options describe roles that aren’t supervisory: a regional executive oversees multiple departments at a higher level; a frontline worker lacks management duties; a consultant is an external strategist rather than a direct manager of a team.