Příliš mnoho manažerů - krize středního managementu

This bachelor thesis examines whether the formal title of “manager” corresponds to the actual content of managerial work. The aim is to identify how managers perceive their roles, to what extent they lead people, and how much of their work consists of coordination, meetings, expert tasks, and decision-making. The theoretical part defines the role of managers, middle management, organizational structures, title inflation, and the relationship between responsibility and authority. The practical part is based on qualitative research using semi-structured interviews with eight managers from Albert Czech Republic. The results show that managerial roles are diverse: some managers primarily lead people, while others focus more on project management, expert work, or coordination across departments. The thesis concludes that a managerial title does not always mean direct leadership of employees, but may also refer to broader responsibility for projects, processes, or cooperation within the organization.