Identify the three levels of management and describe the main functions of each of the levels.

Identify the three levels of management and describe the main functions of each of the levels.

1. First Line Managers
Also called first-level or supervisory management. This is the lowest management level in an
organization. First line managers only direct operating employees. Examples are Foremen,
Office Managers, Supervisors and Department Managers. These managers are the ones in the
day-to-day contact with operating employees.
2. Middle Managers
These make up the largest group of managers in most companies. Their positions extend from
top management all the way down to those immediately above first line management. Titles here
include Plant Manager, Division Manager and Operations Manager. They are the managers who
implement the strategies and policies set by top management and also co-ordinate the work of
first-line managers.
3. Top Managers
Top managers are those at the upper levels of the organization. They comprise of comparatively
small groups of executives who are responsible for the overall management of the organization.
They set the overall organizational goals and determine strategy and operating policies. They
also represent the organization to other external environments e.g. governments. Titles here may
include President, Chief Executive Officer, Managing Director, General Manager, Chief
Secretary etc.

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