Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Business Studies

Chapter

Nature and significance of Management

Question:

Which of the following is not related to middle-level management?

Options:

Link between top and lower level managers

Superior to the first line managers

Responsible for all the activities of the business and for its impact on society

Usually known as division heads

Correct Answer:

Responsible for all the activities of the business and for its impact on society

Explanation:

Function of top level managers-
* Responsible for the welfare and survival of the organisation.
* Analyse the business environment and its implications for the survival of the firm.
* Formulate overall organisational goals and strategies for their achievement.
* Responsible for all the activities of the business and for its impact on society.

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.

THUS, 3RD OPTION IS CORRECT AS IT IS THE FUNCTION OF TOP LEVEL MANAGEMENT.