Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Business Studies

Chapter

Nature and significance of Management

Question:

Kanan is working in Star Pro Ltd. He ensures that his department has necessary workforce and he co-operates with other departments for smooth functioning of the organisation. At which level Kanan is working?

Options:

Top

Supervisory

Middle

Operational

Correct Answer:

Middle

Explanation:

The correct answer is option (3) : Middle

Based on the description of Kanan's responsibilities, he is working at the Middle level.

Kanan's role involves ensuring that his department has the necessary workforce and cooperating with other departments for the smooth functioning of the organization which is the role of middle level.

Middle Management is the link between top and lower level managers. They are subordinate to top managers and superior to the first line managers. They are usually known as division heads, for example production manager. Middle management is responsible for implementing and controlling plans and strategies developed by top management. At the same time they are responsible for all the activities of first line managers. Their main task is to carry out the plans formulated by the top managers. For this they need to:
(i) interpret the policies framed by top management
(ii) ensure that their department has the necessary personnel
(iii) assign necessary duties and responsibilities to them
(iv) motivate them to achieve desired objectives
(v) cooperate with other departments for smooth functioning of the organisation.