CSEET · Business Laws and Management · Introduction to Management
Which of the following best describes the main role of supervisory or first-line management?
Supervisory management ensures that plans made by higher levels are carried out by directly supervising workers, maintaining quality and discipline and resolving their day-to-day problems. Long-term strategy, board appointments and mergers are matters for top management.
- AEnsuring that the plans of middle management are carried out through direct supervision of workersCorrect
- BDeciding the long-term diversification strategy
- CAppointing the board of directors
- DNegotiating mergers with other companies
Explanation
Supervisors, such as foremen, stand between middle management and workers, and ensure plans are executed, maintain quality and resolve worker problems. Strategy, board appointment and mergers are top-level matters.
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