IRM4723
ASSIGNMENT 3 2025
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: AUGUST 2025
, IRM4723 Assignment 3 – Due August 2025
Question 1 [28]
1.1 Levels of Management in an Organisation (6)
Organisations typically have three levels of management:
1. Operational (Lower-Level) Management
These managers supervise day-to-day activities and ensure routine tasks are
completed efficiently. They focus on short-term goals, staff supervision, and
performance tracking (Robbins & Coulter, 2022).
2. Middle Management
Middle managers translate strategic objectives into actionable plans. They
coordinate departments, monitor performance, and support operational
management (Daft, 2021).
3. Top (Strategic) Management
Executives at this level set long-term goals, define policies, and provide the
strategic direction of the organisation. They include roles such as CEOs and
board members (Jones & George, 2020).
1.2 DBMS Support for Operational Management (10)
Level: Operational (Lower-Level) Management
A Database Management System (DBMS) provides the following decision support:
Real-time access to data: Supports accurate decision-making through up-to-
date information (Elmasri & Navathe, 2017).
ASSIGNMENT 3 2025
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: AUGUST 2025
, IRM4723 Assignment 3 – Due August 2025
Question 1 [28]
1.1 Levels of Management in an Organisation (6)
Organisations typically have three levels of management:
1. Operational (Lower-Level) Management
These managers supervise day-to-day activities and ensure routine tasks are
completed efficiently. They focus on short-term goals, staff supervision, and
performance tracking (Robbins & Coulter, 2022).
2. Middle Management
Middle managers translate strategic objectives into actionable plans. They
coordinate departments, monitor performance, and support operational
management (Daft, 2021).
3. Top (Strategic) Management
Executives at this level set long-term goals, define policies, and provide the
strategic direction of the organisation. They include roles such as CEOs and
board members (Jones & George, 2020).
1.2 DBMS Support for Operational Management (10)
Level: Operational (Lower-Level) Management
A Database Management System (DBMS) provides the following decision support:
Real-time access to data: Supports accurate decision-making through up-to-
date information (Elmasri & Navathe, 2017).
