Levels of Management

 Levels of Management

1.    Top Level Management:

Top level management of an organization consists of board of directors, chairman, managing director or chief executive or general manager. They have the overall responsibility for the welfare and survival of the organization. They establish overall organizational goals and strategies for their achievement. Top management is the ultimate source of the authority.

2.    Middle Level Management:

Middle level management consists of departmental, divisional and sectional heads attached to the different departments and sections. They are subordinates to the top managers and responsible for the first-line managers. They usually have the responsibility for implementing and controlling plans and strategies as developed by the top management. They are responsible for all the activities of first-line managers.

3.    First-line or Lower Level Management:

First-line or lower level management consists of foremen, supervisors, sales officers, account officers, etc. First-line managers are responsible for the implementation and control of the operational plans developed by middle level managers. Actual operations are the responsibility of this level of management. The operatives look to them for guidance and direction , they have the important role in implementation of plans and policies.