EXPLAIN THE FUNCTIONS OF THE LOWER LEVEL MANAGEMENT
Introduction: -This level is also called Operational or supervisory Level of Management. This level consists of Supervisors, Superintendents, foremen, Inspectors, etc.
Their main Functions are as follows: -
1. Preparing plans: - They prepare plans regarding their work and allot the work to the workers.
2. Representing the problems of workers: -The supervisory level managers come to know the problems and grievances of the subordinates and pass them on to the middle level management.
3. Maintaining good working conditions: -The supervisory managers provide good working conditions such as adequate lighting, ventilation, etc. and provide other amenities to the staff.
4. Looking to safety of workers: - The Supervisory level managers provide safe and secure work environment for the workers by proper fencing and putting safety guards at all critical points for avoiding accidents.
5. Helping the middle level management: -The supervisory level managers guide and help the middle level managers in the selection, training, placement and the promotion of the workers.
6. Welcoming suggestions: -The Supervisory level managers encourage the workers to take initiative in their work. They invite suggestions from the workers for better production and reducing wastage.
7. Maintaing quality standards: -The Supervisory level managers have to make sure that there is steady flow of output and that the quality standards are maintained by the workers.
8. Boosting the morale; - The supervisory level managers need to boost the morale of the employees in order to get the work done from them effectively and efficiently