
It's imperative that you know your employees and their capabilities and limitations. It will assist you greatly in the determining which of management strategies you should use.
It is important to assess your employees and their capabilities and limitations, however, it is equally important to encourage growth and to not limit en employee's potential growth.
Also, over time the management strategies you use with one employee may need to be adapted and even changed.
Agreed. Not only is it more productive but also more respectful which often results in increased quality and productivity.