Which Of The Following Is A Type Of Top-Level Manager?

The correct answer of this multiple choice question (mcq) is (B) as a Chief Information Officer (CIO) is hired by the organization at top-level in Information Technology Department (IT Department). He is responsible for overseeing and managing the overall strategies of the IT department within the organization. He is responsible for IT and computer system launching in an organization. He must know what are the future plans of the organization in information technologies. He informed about the company’s mission and vision about IT to employees as well as to the outside of the organization in order to make them clear what the organization wants and what it will be looking for in future about information technology. He oversees the whole activities of IT department within the organization.

Due to the use of advancement in technology and improved computer system, the chief information officer’s responsibilities are increased. The efficient and effective use of information technology can grow the business and change organizational structure i.e., due to new and improved technology most of the works are now digitized instead of physically buying and selling of goods and services. He motivates all of IT Professionals and lead them in the right direction in order to achieve organizational objectives and goals. He should maintain IT budget efficiently and effectively for the better utilization of its resources with minimum cost. Developing and implementing of IT department’s plans and setting goals are crucial.

A chief information should also be innovative in IT field as with the passage of time more and more new technologies are evolved and to meet market demands, he must adapt to such change in IT world.

The option (A) is incorrect choice as a Tactical Manager is worked at bottom level in the organization and managing day-to-day operations.

The option (C) is also wrong choice here as an Operational Manager sees and manages the operations in order to improve profitability of the organization, which is dealt at lower-level of management.

The option (D) is incorrect as a Supervisor is worked at bottom-level of management like his responsibility is to supervise the activities of workers operated at a project.