Answer to Question #170015 in Management for kurdopia smith

Question

1. What are the three levels of Management? Discuss each.

2. What could be the role and importance of each of this levels in the organization?

Discuss the functions of Management

1. Discuss the 14 Principles of Management by Henri Fayol. Cite an example also.

Answer 1

1.     The Three Levels of Management

The three levels of management include the following:

a.      Managerial, administrative, or top management

This level consists of the managing director or chief executive and board of directors. It is the ultimate level of authority and power in the organization.

b.     Executive or middle level of management

This level comprises of the departmental and branch managers. They oversee the functions of various departments and report to the top management.

c.      Operative, supervisory, or lower level of management

This level consists of section officers, supervisors, foremen, and all other executives whose work has to do with the HR oversight and direction of operative workers.

2.     Importance Of The Three Levels Of Management

Top Level Management Functions

i.                   Determine organizational objectives

ii.                 Formulate policies

iii.               Organize for action

iv.               Develop plans and strategies

v.                 Select key personnel

vi.               Control and coordination

Middle Level of Management Functions

i.                   Interpret company policies

ii.                 Issue orders to subordinates and other workers in departments

iii.               Motivates personnel for increased productivity

iv.               Prepare organizational set up

Lower level management functions

i.                   Eliminate wastage of materials

ii.                 Preserve workers morale

iii.               Execute work entrusted to them

iv.               Maintain strict discipline amongst employees

3.     14 Principles of Management by Henri Fayol

The 14 principles of management by Henri Fayol include the following:

I.                  Division of work

II.               Authority

III.            Discipline

IV.            Unity of command

V.               Unity of direction

VI.            Subordination   of individuals to the general interest

VII.         Remuneration

VIII.      Centralization

IX.            Scalar chain

X.               Order

XI.            Equity

XII.         Stability of tenure of personnel

XIII.      Initiative

XIV.      Esprit de Corps