Levels of Management and Their Functions

Levels of Management
Functions of Top Management
Functions of Middle Management
Functions of Lower Management
Hierarchy of management positions
Management positions from top to bottom
Role of different levels of management in an organisation

1. LEVELS OF MANAGEMENT AND THEIR FUNCTIONS Presented By Anjana MV Kannur University Teacher Education Centre, Dharmasala

2. The hierarchy of management positions from top to bottom is referred to as Levels of Management. It refers to a line of demarcation between various managerial positions in an organization. Levels of Management

3. The Levels of Management can be classified in three broad categories: 1. Top Level Management 2. Middle Level Management 3. Lower Level Management

4. 1. Top Level Management or Administrative Level The top management is the ultimate source of authority and it manages goals and policies for an enterprise It devotes more time on planning and coordinating functions. It consists of board of directors, chief executive or managing director.

5. Functions of Top Management Lays down the overall long term objectives of the organisation. Formulate broad policies and strategic plans. Organises the business into various departments and appoints departmental heads. Provides direction and leadership to the organisation as a whole. Coordinates and controls the activities of different departments.

6. The middle management is concerned with the task of implementing the policies and plans laid down by the top management. The branch managers and departmental heads constitute middle level.  They are responsible to the top management for the functioning of their department. 2. Middle Level Management or Executory Level

7. Implement the policy decisions taken by the top management. Plan the activities of various work units within the same departments. Issues orders and detailed instructions to the lower level management. Take departmental decisions. Serve as a link between top management and lower level management. Functions of Middle Management

8. Lower level is also known as supervisory / operative level of management. It consists of supervisors, foreman, section officers, superintendent etc. They are concerned with day to day planning and implementation of the policies of middle management. 3. Lower Level Management or Supervisory Level

9. Planning of day-to-day work. Assignment of work and issuing orders and instructions. Maintaining close contract with workers to ensure discipline and result. Sending reports to higher authorities. Communicating the grievances and suggestions to the higher authorities. Functions of Lower Management