Question

Managers having the least authority and are at the lowest level in the hierarchy of the organization are called _______ managers.
1. middle level
2. top level
3. first-line
4. None of these

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : first-line

The correct answer is first-line.

• Most organizations have three management levels:
  • first-level
  • middle-level
  • top-level managers
• These managers are classified according to a hierarchy of authority and perform different tasks.

• In many organizations, the number of managers at each level gives the organization a pyramid structure. 
• Top-level managers tend to have a substantial amount of experience, ideally across a wide variety of functions.
  • Many high-level managers become part of an executive team by mastering their functional disciplines across various roles, becoming the Chief Operations Officer (COO), Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), Chief Technology Officer (CIO or CTO), Chief Financial Officer (CFO) or Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
• Middle management is the intermediate leadership level of a hierarchical organization, being subordinate to the senior management but above the lowest levels of operational staff.
• First-lever or first-line managers balance functional expertise with strong interpersonal skills to optimize specific operational processes.
  • These managers have job titles such as office manager, Shift Supervisor, Department Manager, Foreperson, Crew leader, Store manager.
  • are responsible for the daily management of line workers—the employees who produce the product or offer the service.