Ram, Shyam, Mohan and Sohan work in Indian Oil as divisional head, production manager, supervisor and Chief Finance Officer respectively. Who is working at top level of Management?

Sohan

The correct answer is option (4) : Sohan

In the hierarchy of management levels, the top level is typically occupied by positions like Chief Executive Officer (CEO), President, or Managing Director. Among the given individuals, "Sohan" is the Chief Finance Officer (CFO), which is a top-level position. Therefore, the correct answer is Sohan.

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