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Which level of management has highly unstructured functions and undefined resources?
Which level of management has highly unstructured functions and undefined resources?
- Middle or mid-management level
- All levels have unstructured functions and undefined resources
- Operational level
- Strategic level (correct)
What is the main reason why no single information system can support all the business needs?
What is the main reason why no single information system can support all the business needs?
- Complexity of business organizations (correct)
- Lack of coordination across departments
- Lack of technological advancements
- Limited budget for information systems
Which level of management has highly structured functions and predefined resources?
Which level of management has highly structured functions and predefined resources?
- Operational level (correct)
- All levels have highly structured functions and predefined resources
- Strategic level
- Middle or mid-management level
What are the typical levels of management in organizations?
What are the typical levels of management in organizations?
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What does Figure 1-1 in the text represent?
What does Figure 1-1 in the text represent?
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Levels of Management
- Top Management: Functions are highly unstructured with undefined resources, focusing on strategic direction and long-term goals.
- Middle Management: Responsible for translating top management policies into actionable plans, presents somewhat structured functions and guides lower management.
- Lower Management (First-Line Management): Highly structured functions with predefined resources; oversees day-to-day operations and directly manages employees.
Information Systems
- No single information system can support all business needs due to:
- Varied functional requirements across different departments.
- Diverse operational processes and distinct data requirements within the organization.
- Rapidly changing business environments necessitating flexibility in information management.
Typical Levels of Management
- Organizations typically feature three levels of management:
- Top Management: Includes C-suite executives like CEOs and CFOs.
- Middle Management: Comprises department heads and managers.
- Lower Management: Consists of supervisors and team leaders.
Figure Representation
- Figure 1-1 illustrates the hierarchy of management levels within an organization, emphasizing the flow of information and decision-making from top to bottom.
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