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Level and Function of Management


Function of management
The term “Level of Management” differentiates different managerial position in an organization. When the organization grows in size the level of the management also increase. The level of management determines the chain of authority and responsibility. The level of management can be classified in three levels.




  • Top Management / Administrative level
  • Middle Management / Executive
  • Operational Management / Operative / Supervisory 

I. Top level Management: - They consist of the senior most executive of the organization. Their basic task is to integrate diverse element, coordinate the activities of different departments and farming policies of the business. These top level managers are responsible for the welfare and survival of the organization. Their job is complex, stressful, demanding long hours and commitment to the organization. Following are the main roles performed by top level management :-

  • They determine objective of the business enterprise
  • Taking important decision
  • Deciding future course of action
  • Assembling the resources for execution of plans
  • Issuing guidelines to medium level managers

II. Middle level Management: - This level acts as a bridge between top and lower level of management. They are subordinate to top management and superior to lower management. The middle level of management is selected by the top level of management. They are also responsible for implementation of plans and controlling the function of their department for this they need to:-

  • Interpret the policies framed by top management
  • Determine organizational set up of their departments.
  • Issue instructions to low level managers which they are received from the top level management.
  • Train to lower level management.
  • Coordinate the activities within the various division or department.
  • Prepare important reports/ records for top level management.
  • Evaluate performance of junior managers.
  • They also recommend revised and amended policies of their respective departments.

III. Lower level Management: - Lower level management is line between middle level management and workers. They directly deal with workers. Managers of this level are directly related with the routine functions of the firm. Following are important functions performed by the low level management:-

  • They direct the workers / employees.
  • Develop morals and motivate the workers.
  • Maintain link between workers and middle level management.
  • Responsible for quality and quantity of production.
  • They communicate workers problems, suggestions, and re commendatory appeals etc to the middle level of management.
  • Must look after the problems and try to solve them.
  • Ensure discipline in the enterprise


Credits:-
NCERT Delhi , Wikipedia.org, kalyan-city.blogspot.in, managementstudyguide.com, publishyourarticles.org



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