The correct answer is option 4- Supervisor.
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.
OTHER OPTIONS
- Top-level manager- 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.
- Middle-level manager- He/She 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. 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.
- Subordinate- A subordinate is someone who reports to a superior or manager and is lower in the organizational hierarchy.
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