CLASSIFICATION OF MANAGERS BY THIER LEVELS

TOP MANAGEMENT-Top management is also as executive management .A limited number of top executives lead the entire organization.They are responsible for its overall management.The main job of these top executives is to establish mission and goals , as well as the general operating policies of the organization.Their focus is on long-term issues .They emphasize the growth,survival, and overall effectiveness of the organization.Not only these,they have also to make sure that these goals and policies are translated into action and results are achieved.Top managers are concerned not only with the organization,but also with the interaction between n the organization and its internal environment .The most common job titles of top management are :chairman,president,vice-president,executive director,chief executive officer,general manager,deputy general manager,managing director.Top management takes responsibility for the organization's success or failure.

MIDDLE MANAGEMENT-The middle management has between the top and the front-line management.It also called tactical management.It is largely responsible for implementing strategic plans.The middle mangers translate the general.long -range goals set down by the top management into concrete,specific goals for their divisions and departments .These mangers plan,organize,lead,coordinate, and control the activities of the first-line mangers working under them.The job titles of middle management are :marketing manager,personnel manager,finance manager,labour relations manager,etc.

FIRST MANAGEMENT-The first -line management is also known as operating management,front line management,or supervisory-level management.It is largely responsible for carrying out the day-to-day activities within the various units or work groups to ensure that the short-term goals are met.The managers are this level supervise,guide,lead ,the staff member to get the work done.They are also the connecting link between the operatives and the higher management.The common Job titles of the first-line managers are officers,supervisors,foremen,unit heads,etc.