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Managerial Hierarchy and Types

The document discusses different types of managers in an organizational hierarchy. It describes 3 levels of managers - top level managers who determine goals and strategies, middle managers who implement plans and oversee divisions, and first-line/front-line managers who directly supervise operational employees. It also distinguishes between line managers in the direct chain of command and staff managers who provide specialized expertise and support to line managers.

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Managerial Hierarchy and Types

The document discusses different types of managers in an organizational hierarchy. It describes 3 levels of managers - top level managers who determine goals and strategies, middle managers who implement plans and oversee divisions, and first-line/front-line managers who directly supervise operational employees. It also distinguishes between line managers in the direct chain of command and staff managers who provide specialized expertise and support to line managers.

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Managerial hierarchy.

Types of
managers..
Managerial hierarchy
Managerial hierarchy
• The functions of management are performed by persons called
managers.
• The hierarchy is an organization’s chain of command.
• Every manager, at every level of hierarchy, supervises one or more
subordinates.
• The term span of control refers to the number of subordinates who
report directly to a manager.
• Managerial hierarchy means dividing the authority and
responsibility among the various managerial positions.
• Every level of hierarchy in an organization must have distinct level of
responsibility.
• Clearly there are many types of managers in an organization.
• Thus, it is useful to categorize managers as to their managerial level
and then distinguish between functional and general managers.
Types of Managers
Managers by Level
• Many managers work in an organization , however they do not
work at the same level.
• They work and operate at level different positions.
• Hierarchy of these managerial positions is called levels of
management.
• This is a vertical rank of managers in an organization and at
each level of these levels have different tasks and
responsibilities.
• First-line managers report to middle managers, and middle
managers report to top managers.
Types of Managers
Managers by levels
Top Level Managers
• They are also known as executive management.
• They are responsible for overall management.
• A limited number of top executives lead the entire organization.
• Top managers consist of the Board of Directors, Chairman,
President, Vice-president, Managing Directors or Chief
Executive Officers(CEO) or General Manager.
• They make up the relatively small group of an executive who
manages the overall organization.
• They have overall responsibility for the survival of the
organization.
• They established overall organization goals and strategies for
their achievement.
Functions of Top Level Managers

• Determine the goals of an organization.


• Make policies and frame plans to attain the goals
• Set up an organizational structure to conduct the operations as per plan.
• Assemble the resources of money, men, materials ans machines for
executing the plans
• Provide overall directions in the organization.
• Exercise effective control of the operations.
Middle Level Managers
• The middle management lies between top level and front-line
management.
• They are also called tactical management.
• Middle level managers are the largest group of managers in
most organizations.
• The job title of middle level managers are marketing managers,
personnel managers, finance managers, administrative manager,
treasurer, R & D manager, plat manager, operational manager
etc.
• They are largely responsible to implement strategic plans.
• They usually translate the general, long-range goals set down by
the top management into accurate, specific goals for their
divisions and departments.
Middle Level Managers
• Interpret the policies framed by the top
management.
• Recruit and select suitable operative and
supervisory staff.
• Develop and train employees in the
organization for better functioning.
• Assign duties and responsibilities for timely
implementation of the plans.
Middle Level Managers
• Issue instructions to the supervisory staff.
• Motivate personnel to attain higher productivity
and to reward them properly.
• Cooperate with other departments for ensuring
a smooth functioning of the entire organization.
• Report and to make suitable recommendations
to the top management for the better execution
of plans and policies.
First-line Managers/ Low Level Managers

• They are also called front-line management, supervisory-level


management, operating management.
• First-line-managers consists of foremen, supervisors, office
managers, coordinators, sales officers, account officers,etc.
• First line managers are responsible for the implementation and
control of the operational plans developed by middle managers.
• They supervise and coordinate the activities of operating
employees.
• Actual operations are the responsibility of this level of
management.
• In contrast to top and middle managers, first line managers
typically spend a large proportion of their time supervising
subordinates.
First-line Managers
• Issue orders and instruction to the operatives (workers) and to
supervise and control their work.
• Classify and assign jobs to the workers.
• Direct and guide the workers about work procedure.
• Arrange the necessary tools, equipments, materials,etc. for the
workers.
• Look after the proper maintenance of tools, machinery, etc.
• Solve the problems of workers.
• Inform the unsolved problems of workers to the management.
• Maintain good human relations and discipline among the
workers
• Build a high group morale among the workers.
Managers by Type
Line and staff managers
Line managers

• Managers who are directly in the chain of command are called


line managers.
• They have responsibility for the principle activity of the
organization.
• Line managers directly deal with the organization's primary
goods and services.
Staff Managers

• Managers are hired who can give specialized and technical


information to the organization, these managers are called staff
managers.
• They provide advice and expertise in their specialized area of
knowledge.
• They support line managers in undertaking their functions.

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