Business Essentials (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780134129969
Author: Ronald J. Ebert, Ricky W. Griffin
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 5, Problem 5.1QR
Summary Introduction
To explain: The role of managers at different levels in a firm.
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- The top-level managers are responsible for the strategic planning, performance, planning of goals, strategy and the financial decisions of the firm.
- The middle-level managers make the tactical planning on implementing the decisions made by the top management.
- The first line managers are those who spend most of the time on the work floor coordinating and supervising the remaining employees.
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Chapter 5 Solutions
Business Essentials (11th Edition)
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