Question

Distinguish between the following.

Top level management and Lower level management.

Answer 1

Basis of Difference	Top-level management	Lower-level management
Area of work	1. Make plans and policies to achieve the objectives of the firm.	1. Get the plans implemented. They get the work done through employees or workers.
Degree of authority and responsibility	2. They have a high degree of responsibility and authority.	2. They have a high degree of responsibility but limited authority.
Plans made	3. They make long-term plans that are generally between 1 and 5 years.	3. They make very short-term plans that are usually for a few weeks or months.
Nature of work	4. They are mainly involved in thinking, planning and analysing the work.	4. They are mainly involved in operations. They direct and control the activities of the workers and employees.