Unit 5 Activity

Name: Lhuriely Bautista

Section: BSAC 2-1
1) What are the major tasks of managers in the three levels of management?

All in all, there are three levels of management which are operation management,
strategic management and lastly the tactical management. In these three levels of
management there are specific tasks which are the major tasks of the manager. These tasks
is as follow, they are responsible for overseeing all of the daily operations in operation
management, while on strategic management they are responsible on executing plans and
policies or strategizing and lastly tactical management are responsible for direct task
executions.

2) In the mid-1980s and early 1990s, many middle managers lost their jobs. Why?

Information technology caused the downfall of many middle managers as this

technology helps in developing different information systems that automates the data
process, it then makes the process of production more efficient, reliable and relevant.
The aforementioned process and operation were the job of middle managers. Since it
was substituted with the information technology’s help in developing the information
systems it became the reason for many middle managers to lose their jobs.

3) Why don’t operational managers usually use DSSs?

Decision support systems (DSS) are information systems that help organizations make
decisions, procedures that need judgment, discretion, and a series of activities
processing large amounts of data. The information system assists the organization's
mid- and high-level management by collecting large volumes of unstructured data and
accumulating knowledge that can be utilized to solve difficulties and aid in decision-
making. Thus, a DSS would not be the most suited system for an operational manager
whose major function is to monitor the organization's daily activities and is not
generally the one who takes choices.

4) Give five examples of external information sources.

Top executives' judgments may have an impact on several areas and industries.
divisions or perhaps the entire corporation, which might have long-term consequences
for the organization. There are also a lot of examples of external information sources
for the top executives to base on such as the web, short reports provided by the National
and International trade bulletin, printed materials such as books, journals, and other
documents.

5) Why do senior managers rely on external information? Give three examples of the possible
use of such information.

Senior managers, or top-level managers, are the ones who make the most significant
decisions. Decisions for the organization, particularly in terms of strategic planning as a
result, it is natural for them to rely on external information since the company's external
environment is one of the most essential things they must consider as an organization.
Managers must assess this external data in order to develop appropriate strategies and
plans to meet the organization's long-term goals. For example, if a corporation wants to
create a new product, they must first study and consider their consumers' desires. And
in order to do so, the company will hunt for studies and surveys, which are examples of
external information. Another example is if the organization wants to expand their
operation to another region or country, the senior manager must consider the
government and local government necessities such as documents and polices in which
they are planning to establish their expanded business operations. Lastly, if the business
wants to be updated. Senior managers must gather information through the internet and
social media platforms where they can find relevant information for their queries.