Which of the following is a level of management?

A) Top level
B) Middle level
C) Lower level
D) Below level
E) Above level

Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

ABC

The correct answer is option 3- ABC.

Management is a universal term used for certain functions performed by individuals in an enterprise who are bound together in a hierarchy of relationships. Every individual in the hierarchy is responsible for successful completion of a particular task. To be able to fulfill that responsibility he is assigned a certain amount of authority or the right to take a decision. This authority-responsibility relationship binds individuals as superiors and subordinates and gives rise to different levels in an organisation. Generally speaking there are three levels in the hierarchy of an organisation. These are top level, middle level and lower level.

(i) Top Management: They 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.

(ii) Middle Management: It 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.

(iii) Supervisory or Operational Management: Foremen and supervisors comprise the lower level in the hierarchy of the organisation. Supervisors directly oversee the efforts of the workforce. Their authority and responsibility is limited according to the plans drawn by the top management.