Level of Management 🍀

The level of management. The organizations can generally divided into three mains levels :

(a) top-level management

(b) middle management

(c) lower-level management

      

The first-line managers

~ managers positioned at the lowestlevel of the management hierarchy, usually at the operational level in am organization. These managers are also known as front-line managers or operational managers. Examples of first-line managers are chemical lab supervisors in a chemistry research facility,production supervisiors in a car manufacturing factory, and clerical supervisors in a large office. 

The middle-line managers

~ Position between top-line managers and first-line managers in the management hierarchy. These managers are also known as tactical managers. 

~Directly responsible for the performance of their subordinates who are first-line managers. One of the main responsibilities of middle-line managers is to guide employees to implement activities related to organizational policies.

Top-lines managers

~Positioned at the highest level in the management hierarchy. They are also known as strategic managers.

~Responsible for the overall management and administration of the organization. They develop organizational policies and monitor the relationship between the organization and its environment. Top line managers are also responsible for establishing organizational goals, objectives, and operational policies,including corporate social responsibility.

~ Usually known as the Chief Executive Officer, the Managing Director and the President.

~Responsible for middle-line managers and first-line managers. They work together with middle-line managers in implementing organizational plans and maintain control over organizational operations.