What are the general management skills that make up the foundation of good project management practices?

Managing staff is about much more than setting out job requirements. It involves your leadership style, how you motivate your team, how you guide the work to be done, creating a "people plan," firing techniques, how you address absenteeism, the work environment itself, and the safety and productivity of your people. In short, there are many different factors that contribute to creating an efficient and happy workforce.