Question

Match the Levels of Management given in Column I with the functions performed at each level given in Column II:

Column I	Column II
1. Top Level Management	(i) They directly oversee the efforts of the workforce.
2. Middle Level Management	(ii) They ensure that their department has the necessary personnel.
3. Operational Management	(iii) They are responsible for the welfare and survival of the organisation.

Choose the correct option:

• A. 1-(i), 2-(ii), 3-(iii)
• B. 1-(iii), 2-(ii), 3-(i)
• C. 1-(iii), 2-(i), 3-(ii)
• D. 1-(ii), 2-(iii), 3-(i)

Hint:

Top = Strategic goals, Middle = Departmental execution, Operational = Direct supervision.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Comprehending management tiers is vital for understanding organizational operations. Each tier possesses unique duties:
1. Top Level Management: Occupants of roles such as CEO, Managing Director, and Board of Directors. Their main concern is long-term strategic planning, defining organizational objectives, and safeguarding the company's viability and continuation. This corresponds to (iii).
2. Middle Level Management: This stratum serves as a conduit between senior management and operational management. Positions like department heads and regional managers belong to this tier. They are responsible for ensuring their departments are sufficiently staffed, structured, and ready. This aligns with (ii). 
3. Operational/Lower Level Management: Individuals in roles like supervisors and foremen directly engage with employees. Their mandate is to ensure task execution with optimal efficiency. Consequently, they directly supervise the labor of the employees, which matches (i). 
Thus, the correct pairing is: 1-(iii), 2-(ii), 3-(i). 
Final Answer: (B) 1-(iii), 2-(ii), 3-(i)