Which responsibility is most closely associated with first-line management?
Correct answer: B. Supervising the daily work of operating employees
- A. Formulating the organisation's overall mission
- B. Supervising the daily work of operating employees
- C. Approving national economic policy
- D. Designing the ownership structure of the business
Explanation
First-line managers directly supervise nonmanagerial employees and oversee routine operations. Broad mission setting is mainly a top-management responsibility, while the other choices are outside the normal role of first-line management.
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