Which of the following statements most accurately describes the operational level of management?
A) Composed of a board of directors and an executive committee of the CEO and top executives who develop overall organizational goals, strategies, policies, and objectives as part of a strategic planning process
B) Composed of self-directed teams and middle managers, who develop short-and medium-range plans, schedules, and budgets
C) Composed of self-directed teams or supervisory managers who develop short-range plans, according to procedures and within the budgets and schedules established for the teams and other workgroups of the organization
D) None of the choices are correct.

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The operational level of management is responsible for day-to-day operations and is composed of self-directed teams or supervisory managers who develop short-range plans according to established procedures, budgets, and schedules. This level of management is tasked with ensuring that the organization meets its daily goals and objectives. Option A refers to the strategic level of management, while option B is a mixture of self-directed teams and middle managers, which is not specific enough. Option D is incorrect as one of the options must be correct.

Which of the Following Statements Most Accurately Describes the Operational