Managers
Hello! In this section you will be learning about what a manager is and also the levels and types they categorize into!
What is a Manager?
Within the world, there are millions of businesses that take little to many people to help maintain it, but without a manager, the business would definitely not be successful. Managers are people who support others, and are responsible for others work. Managers have the responsibility of assigning a group of people to a particular activity, for an example, a salon manager would manage their employees and set a few people to cut hair, and a few people to style hair.
What are the Different Levels of Management?
Within a company, there usually isn't just one type of manager. Each individual within a company is given responsibilities, and some of the responsibilities are to watch over other employees and help manage their work. Top Managers are responsible for the company in general, and the way it performs and an example is the president of the company. Middle Managers are considered a lower level in comparison to top managers, they are either responsible for large departments or smaller divisions for an example, a dean at a university. The lowest level of management is team leaders or supervisors, which are individuals responsible for smaller groups of individuals.
What are the Different Types of Managers?
Managers categorize according to their levels of authority, and also according to their type. Line managers work in direct contact with aspects of the company that relate to the production of the organization or companies basic goods or services. Staff managers work as advisors for line workers, by using technical expertise. Functional managers are assigned to a particular area within the company that they work towards becoming successful, for an example a functional manager would be responsible of only finance. General managers are in charge of units that have multiple purposes and are considered complex. Lastly, an administrator is a manager in either a public or a non-profit organization.
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