Question

Identify the level of management whose basic task is to integrate diverse elements and coordinate the activities of different departments according to the overall objectives of the organisation. State any two functions of the level of management identified.

Answer 1

Top level management 

Functions of top-level management:

1. The top-level managers are responsible for the welfare and survival of the organisation.

2. They analyse the business environment and its implications for the survival of the firm.

3. They formulate overall organisational goals and strategies for their achievement.

4. They are responsible for all the activities of the business and for its impact on society.