Be the Generalist R Elango HR head of MphasiS prefers to have juniors who are more knowledgeable in some areas of job than him because as a boss, it is important to have a general overview and look at decision making rather than get involved in every single process in the organization. If those reporting are specialists in certain business units, then it makes the boss's work easier. he also added"It also depends on what kind of relationship you have built with your juniors. One should feed off each other's strengths".