Watch the up side protect the down side means you must act as a ...

[sjones]

Watch the up side  protect the down side means you must act as a
 
  (a) guardian who protects the organization from the abuses of its employees, (b) gatekeeper who ensures that only the most important employee concerns are forwarded up the chain of command, (c) buffer who doesn't pass on your pressures as a manager to employees, (d) monitor to ensure work is done properly and efficiently.

Question 2

When you kick a ball, you transmit force and energy. When you kick a dog, you also transmit
 
  (a) hatred, (b) information, (c) value, (d) motivation.

[matt95]

Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

b

[sjones]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[ghepp]

Excellent