Middle level management. Its 4 functions are:
(i) Interpreting policies: At this level, policies framed by top level managers are interpreted. Middle management is responsible for implementing and controlling plans and strategies developed by top managers
(ii) Organising activities: Middle level managers organise the activity of their department for executing the plans and policies. Middle level managers are the head of some department. Like they are responsible for the activities of first line managers.
(iii) Necessary personal: Middle level managers ensure that their department has necessary personnel. For this, they recruit and select suitable employees for their department.
(iv) Motivate subordinates: The middle level management motivate the subordinates to perform to their best ability. The middle level managers offer various incentives to employees so that they get motivated and perform to their best ability.