Management Positions

Management Positions : A Research

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Levels of Management

The managerial functions are performed not only at the top of organizational hierarchy and not only the people at the top are the only ones titled managers . It is important that the work of manager must be performed at all levels of an organization , that is , from chief executive to first-line supervisor . Although it would be possible to slice the management structure in an organizational hierarchy into any number of vertical levels , usually three levels are cited

. These are top management , middle management and supervisory or first-level management

The duties and responsibilities of these three levels of management very from organization to organization depending upon the size technology And other factor

The number of management positions usually varies with the level of management . In most of the organizations , there are more positions at the first level , fewer in the middle , and still fewer at the top . This gives a pyramidal shape to the management , hierarchy . In public organizations , the top manager is usually called an administrator , and the work of management is called administration . Following are some of the activities performed at these levels of management

Top Management

Develops and reviews long-range plans and strategies

Evaluates overall performance of various departments and ensures cooperation

Involved in selection of key personnel

Consults subordinate managers on subjects or problems of general scope

Middle Management

Makes plans of intermediate range and prepares long-range plans for review by top management

Analyzes managerial performance to determine capability and readiness for promotion

Establishes departmental policies

Reviews daily and weekly reports on production or sales

Counsels subordinates on production , personnel or other problems

Selection and recruitment of personnel

Supervisory Management

Makes detailed , short-range operating plans

Reviews performance of subordinates

Supervises day-to-day operations

Makes specific task assignments

Maintains close contract with operative employees

The Manager 's Functions

It was stated earlier that management is getting things done through other people , a manager performs a series of functions . Generally , these functions are planning , organizing , staffing , directing and controlling In essence , managers must make sure that the course of action is planned , coordinated and carried out so that the intended goals of the organization can be attained . As the organization becomes large , the role of its managers becomes more crucial . Whatever the size of the organization , three managerial responsibilities stand out distinctly These responsibilities are

Responsibility to self : This involves carrying out the duties and responsibilities of managerial job to the best of one 's ability

Responsibility to subordinates : Developing subordinates for future responsibilities and helping them to perform adequately in their current jobs

Responsibility to the organization : Strengthening the organization for continued growth while working toward the established goals

The basic function of manager is to get results through the efforts of others . But how does a manager achieve this ? What are the components of the process of managing ? What are the things a manager does to get these results ? An answer to all these...