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Front-line Managers
This is the lowest level in the hierarchy of management. Usually the jobs at this level are the entry-level positions into management profession. Managers at this level direct the operating employees (workers). They are close to the action, for their job involves supervising the activities of operatives. Front-line managers are called foreman, supervisor, superintendent, inspector and so on. For instance, for manufacturing concern, in the production department they are called foreman; marketing, finance and others departments, they are called management trainees or junior executives. Similarly, in a government office, the term superintendent or section officer is normally used.
Middle Level Managers
Middle management level in many organizations; include more than one level. Managers who work at levels between the lower and top levels constitute the middle management. Departmental heads, Regional managers, Zonal managers and so on fall in this category. They report to top managers. Their principal responsibilities are to direct the activities of lower level managers who implement the organization's policies.
Top-level Managers
Top management constitutes the highest level in the management hierarchy This is the policy making level in any organization. This level consists of a small group of executives. Board of Directors, Chairman, Managing Director and the top functional heads and divisional managers comprise this level top managers are responsible for the overall management of the organization. They decide the enterprise objectives, policies and strategies to be pursued to achieve those objectives. They provide direction to the organization by guiding the organization's interactions with its environment.
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