Question
Give difference between levels of management.

Answer

No.Points of DifferentTop level managementMiddle level managementBottom level management
1.Management and AdministrativeThe proportion of management is more and administration is less.The proportion of management is less and administration is moreThe proportion of management is too less and administration comparatively more.
2.IncludesBoard of Directors, managing Director, General managers etc.Include departmental officers, experts of various fields.Includes jobbers, foremen and supervisors.
3.Number of MemberLess number of employees compare to bottom level but more than top level management.Less number of employees compare to Bottom level but more than top level management.Compare to top and middle level management number of employees are more.
4.Authority and ResponsibilityAuthority and responsibility both are more.Comparatively less authority is limited to departments only.Least authority while responsibility is limited to sub-divisions only.
5.Formation of objective and policiesThis level formal basic objectives and policies of company.The level implement policies formulated by top level management.This level implements policies and decision formed by top level and middle level management.
6.CompetencyAt this level over all completency is required.At this level specialized knowledge is required.At this level knowledge of ones own department and subdivision is required.
7.DecisionsDecisions taken at this level are risky and have compare-actively far reaching effect.Decisions taken by this level are less risky.Decisions take by this level are very less risky .
8.AccountabilityThe level is accountable towards share holders, creditors, Govt. dept. legal provisions etc.They are accountable towards top level management.They are accountable towards middle level management.
9.Forms of functions/ ActivatesAt this level intellectual functions are seen.At this level functions of mental work are seen.At this level function of physical work are seen.

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