In a traditional management structure–also known as Management by Level– an organization has several layers of management. Think of these layers as forming a pyramid, with top managers occupying the narrow peak at the top, frontline managers the broad base at the bottom, and middle-managers the levels in between. As you move up the pyramid, management positions get more demanding, but they carry more authority and responsibility (along with more power, prestige, and pay). Top managers spend most Read More