Question

Typically, in organizations it is the _____who are responsible for making organizational decisions and setting policies and strategies that affect all aspects of the organization
a) team leaders
b) middle managers
e) first line managers
d) top munugement​

Answer 1

Answer:

Managers function in a number of roles including leading, sharing information, and making decisions. How often they play a particular role depends on the level they occupy and the type of organization. We’ll talk about the differences between top managers, middle managers, first-line managers, and team leaders.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Differentiate between the functions of top managers, middle managers, first-line managers, and team leaders.

Differentiate between leadership, informational, and decision-making roles.

Types of Managers

Vertical Management

Vertical management, also called top-down management, refers to the various levels of management within an organization. Managers at different levels are free to focus on different aspects of the business, from strategic thinking to communicating information to operational efficiency. During the nineteenth century and much of the twentieth century, vertical management was highly structured with many layers of management (as depicted by a pyramid). In industries where processes and conditions are stable and where ongoing innovation is less critical, the vertical structure of management can still be very efficient. Workers in labor-intensive industries such as manufacturing, transportation, and construction need to follow established procedures and meet specific goals. Everyone knows who is in charge and assumes the job they do today will be the same next year or in five years.