Read the text given below and answer the questions.

Mr. Murthy is the chairman of a leading business organisation. He grabs all possible opportunities and leads the organisation by example and trust. He always motivates his team and introduced a number of motivational schemes like;

-Employees are offered shares at a price lower than the market price.

-Employees are given individual autonomy and rewards for performance.

He realises that satisfied and secured employees can best focus on organisational success. He ensures hiring competent people for various jobs. Every employee is required to undergo training, their jobs are well defined and regular feedbacks are provided so that their long term interest is also served.

In order to keep an eye on employees performance, a strategic decision was introduced that all communication must be recorded and filed in the office. He has also devised various ways to know the reactions of employees on different policies and decisions. As a result, employees are highly motivated, goals are achieved and organisation is growing.

At what level of management is Mr. Murthy working?

Top Level

Top Management consist of the senior-most executives of the organisation by whatever name they are called. They are usually referred to as the chairman, the chief executive officer, chief operating officer, president and vice-president. Top management is a team consisting of managers from different functional levels, heading finance, marketing etc. For example chief finance officer, vice president (marketing). Their basic task is to integrate diverse elements and coordinate the activities of different departments according to the overall objectives of the organisation. These top level managers are responsible for the welfare and survival of the organisation. They analyse the business environment and its implications for the survival of the firm. They formulate overall organisational goals and strategies for their achievement. They are responsible for all the activities of the business and for its impact on society. The job of the top manager is complex and stressful, demanding long hours and commitment to the organisation.