Management Levels

Logan Hildebrand

BU 310 L

WE #1

09/05/2012

Levels of Management

In the world of business there is more than just a three level stature that represents management. It is the explanation of these stages and contents that truly define management and provide its structure. The three levels are top management, middle management, and first-line management. These three ranks create an organizational balance in placing qualifications, skill level and strengths when dealing with managerial positions. Although management encompasses a wide variety of job positions and responsibilities, it still remains defined as getting work done through others. These three levels are how management positions are defined.

Beginning with the first, top management, is where responsibilities originate. Creating a context for change is the first goal that a top manager position should strive for. This means setting a vision or movement into action for the company and looking to the future to make sure that that goal is reached. Secondly, they must create employee buy-in, or a commitment from employees to own the company's performance. Top management must create engagement in the workplace before creating it in the marketplace, or the company could fail from the inside out. The third thing on the list of a top management position is to create a positive organizational culture within their company. This responsibility includes a constant communication with employees. Those in top management must interconnect in order to provide values, policies, and instruction to their staff. The final responsibility is maintaining an exterior business environment. Top management has to keep control of the external factors involved in sustaining up to date trends, customer satisfaction, and competition standing.

One example of a top management position is a CEO, otherwise known as the chief executive officer. This man or woman is the sole leader of the company. They oversee all company...