What is managements primary role?

Answer 1

There are several layers of management. The top ones are hardly seen but they set the roles of the upper and middle managers. The role of the ones that you may think constitute "management" have been defined by their decision making positions.
So- top mangement sets
1. Defines/reanalyze the direction of the company based on its core values and mission statements
2. Plans the motions or role of the company in the current market.
3. Sets the ground rules of upper and middle managers so that they will convey and implement to the rank and file workers the "plan".

These "plans" may be successful or be total busts.Middle managers usually get the burnt of the wrath of the workers, since they are the most visibly seen to be the "morons-scumbags-idiots" who know nothing representatives of management.

Answer 2

Here are five basic responsibilities of management at all levels in an organization:
1. Set performance requirements and standard operating procedures related to tasks and responsibilities.

2. Establish defined parameters, measurable goals and concrete deadlines for all work assignments for which the direct report will be held accountable.

3. Perform accurate monitoring, evaluation and documentation of work performance.

4. Provide specific feedback on work performance with guidance for improvement.

5. Distribute in a fair and equitable manner rewards and punishments.