From first-line supervisors
to top executives, managers plan and direct the work of the organization. They
set policy, establish channels of communication and evaluate the work that is
done. These functions require knowledge, skills and judgment, which are most
effectively developed on the job.
To prepare graduates for
management responsibilities, come companies recruit management trainees. These
positions are often found in finance, trade, manufacturing and government
agencies. Depending on the business, the position may also be referred to as
marketing trainee, purchasing trainee, accounting trainee and management
intern.