Levels of management Managers come in all different shapes and sizes. Depending on their qualifications and the amount of education or training they have received their job requirements are very different.

What are the levels of management? Executive/Top Level Middle Manager First line Managers/Supervisors

Levels of Management

Executive/Top Level This is the smallest group of managers at the top of the pyramid. However, they have the most power and authority, they are responsible for planning and having the vision for the total organization or a large part of it. Examples: CEO Owner Director

Middle Managers Are responsible for: Managing a department or unit that usually deals with only one management function. Ensuring that the assigned tasks are done efficiently Unique because they must be both leaders and followers.

Some example of Middle Managers Examples include… General Managers Day Mangers Managers of a particular department

First Line Managers/Supervisors Work directly with employees. They are responsible for translating the company’s plan and implement them into action. Make decisions about daily operations Usually skilled, experienced workers promoted from the areas they work—so their technical skills are strong. Have the least amount of authority.

Some example of First Line Managers Supervisor Department Supervisor Department Head Assistant director Assistant Manager Coach

What level should evaluate? ALL! Remember-ALL levels are responsible for each of the 4 functions of management—just in varying degrees.

Skills that are important to all Leadership Time Management Motivation Organization Communication

Organizational/Corporate Culture Strong leadership is a key element in establishing a productive organizational culture. The culture is the set of underlying values, norms and practices shared by members of an organization that support the management system and guide employee behavior.

Can You “see” Culture? An organization's culture influences the way people treat and react to each other. It’s the “way it’s done around here” It can be observed by looking at how employees Work Dress Communicate Address each other Conduct business

Corporate Culture Videos TED Talk While watching this video, write down 5 things you see that represent the culture of the fish market