Maria, David, and Sylvia are concerned that their company will not survive the current recession. As experienced managers, they are working collaboratively to develop new business strategies and work processes to effectively and efficiently support the company so that it can survive the current economic downturn and thrive in the coming years. Their employees are depending upon them to provide overall management of the company.

Top-level

Explanation:

The question above points towards an answer that involves a need to differentiate between the different levels of the management, that exists in the company.

The answer is "Top-level managers" and can also be called administrative managers because they oversee the entire company. Top-level managers work actively with all departments in the company to ensure collective success, by ensuring planning and coordinating functions. Their instructions, decisions, provide guidance and it gives direction and purpose for the company.

The other two different levels of management include the middle-level managers and the low-level managers. The middle-level managers are responsible for executing the company's plans in accordance with the policies ensuring the lower level adheres to those policies as directed by the top-level managers. The low-level managers work directly with the company's workers ensuring they focus on the execution of tasks thereby giving out activities to the various workers.

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