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In Anthony's classification of management levels, which level of management is mainly responsible for setting the long-term objectives and overall direction of an organisation?

Strategic management is responsible for setting long-term objectives and overall direction. This is done by the board and senior executives. Tactical managers then convert these goals into medium-term plans, and operational managers carry out the day-to-day activities within those plans.

  1. AStrategic managementCorrect
  2. BTactical management
  3. COperational management
  4. DSupervisory management

Explanation

Strategic management, typically the board and senior executives, sets long-term objectives and overall direction. Tactical management turns these into medium-term plans and operational management handles day-to-day tasks, so those options describe lower levels.

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