1/18/2017 8:09:17 AM

Obviously there are three levels of management that are needed in order to run a successful operation or business. The question is why? Three tiers are needed to make sure there is a system of checks and balances in place. The more eyes that looks at processes or procedures, the more chance to catch a wrong before it cause any major issues, the different levels of management also help alleviate the workload and stresses of those managers above them.
The first level of management is the upper managers and they spend most of their time planning and leading because they make decisions about the organization’s overall performance and direction. Therefore, they are usually involved in the development of goals and strategies to achieve those goals. Conceptual and interpersonal skills are especially important.
The second level of management is known as middle managers. These managers are those who receive broad statements of strategy and policy from upper level managers and develop specific objectives and plans. They spend a large portion of their time planning and organizing activities.
The third and final level of managers are the lower level managers. The lower level manager or line supervisors are concerned with the direct production of items or delivery of service. These actions require leading and controlling. Lower level managers train and monitor the performance of their subordinates. They need technical skills to complete these tasks.
All three levels of management are needed in order for the company to succeed. If you only have the upper management trying to run the employees and maintain the overall performance the company’s overall performance will fall. The middle managers are needed to ensure that the word from the upper managers reaches the line mangers as well. Without the middle managers, the upper managers will be going straight to the line managers and this will cause a disruption with the employees actual work, training, and tasking’s. If any one of these levels of management fail or are removed all levels will fail.
Bierman, L., Ferrell, O. C., & Ferrell, L. (2016). Management: Principles and applications, custom edition [Electronic version]. Solon, OH: Academic Media Solutions.