Managerial Organizational Structures

What are the two main classifications for managers?

• Level within an organization and area of management

• Salary and experience

• Age and education

• Department and location

Which level of management is responsible for developing the organization's mission?

• Middle management

• First-line management

• Top management

• Operational management

What is the primary role of a middle manager?

• Develops strategic plans

• Implements strategies and policies

• Works directly with operating employees

• Oversees the entire organization

What is a key responsibility of first-line managers?

• Developing tactical plans

• Supervising operating employees

• Creating major policies

• Managing top-level executives

What is the main responsibility of an operations manager?

• Managing financial resources

• Managing human resources programs

• Managing systems that convert resources into goods and services

• Facilitating the exchange of products

Who is responsible for facilitating the exchange of products between an organization and its customers?

• Financial manager

• Marketing manager

• Administrative manager

• Operations manager

What are conceptual skills?

• The ability to manage financial resources

• The ability to think in abstract terms

• The ability to facilitate product exchange

• The ability to manage human resources

What are analytic skills primarily used for?

• To entertain others

• To identify problems and select the best alternatives

• To manage finances

• To create art

Which of the following is an example of interpersonal skills?

• Writing code

• Solving math problems

• Relating to people and understanding their needs

• Designing a building

What are technical skills needed for?

• To accomplish a specialized activity

• To write poetry

• To play musical instruments

• To cook meals