OER for a Post Graduate Programme in HRM

MHRM Module 1 : Principles of Management Module Content Map

Topic 1:What is management? Sections: Definition of Management | Process of Management | Nature of Management | Primary Functions of Management | Levels of Management | Key points & Activity Go next Topic 2: Management Theories

Levels of Management Management is basically a pyramid like structure with following three major levels (normally): Top Level - Policy and final decision making authorities. For example, Chairman, Managing Director, Chief Executive Officer, Board of Directors etc. Middle level Management - In most organizations the middle level may have more than one level. For example, departmental/regional/zonal heads. Front-line Management - Entry level in the management. Please see the diagrammatic representation below: The above diagram also indicates that the number of managers will be lesser as the levels go up in the pyramid. | }}