I was given a list of terms and supposed to match them up to the description, but I got confused because I ended up using middle managers twice. I think you are only allowed to use each term once.
The descriptions are:
Managers who carry out the decisions of top management.
Plant managers, regional managers, and department heads are examples of this type of manager.
So I got middle managers on both of those because I read both of them word for word out of the text book. The only word that was left out was top-level managers. The first description does have "top management" in it, yet I did read both of these descriptions in the book and they were word for word middle managers, but I guess it is either one or the other. So which one do you think is top-level managers and which one do you think is middle managers?
Plant managers, regional managers, and department heads are examples of this type of manager.
Given the options, this definition must describe top-level management. They are at the top level of management.
Frankly, in most businesses, Plant managers, regional managers, department head are top management. Middle managers work for them.
Middle managers carry out the decisions of top management.
CheckPoint: Four Functions of Management:
Based on the descriptions and your explanation, it seems that the second description "Middle managers carry out the decisions of top management" is for the middle managers. Middle managers typically work for top-level managers and are responsible for implementing the decisions made by top management.
On the other hand, the first description "Plant managers, regional managers, and department heads are examples of this type of manager" is likely referring to top-level managers. Top-level managers are the highest-ranking executives in an organization and are responsible for making strategic decisions that shape the direction of the company.
It's important to note that there may be variations in the terminology and definitions used in different textbooks or sources. If you are still unsure about the correct matching of terms to descriptions, it would be best to consult your textbook or ask your instructor for clarification.