Difference between Managing director and manager?

In a company ,there r different departments.Each department is headed by one manager.To co ordinate n supervise the work of the departmental / functional managers a general manager post is usually created.The general manager is a manager .He is not a director.

The managing director is the chief executive officer of the company .He looks after the day to day management of the business.He is one of the directors of the company n above the general manager.The general manager directly reports to the managing director n the managing director to the board of directors.

Source(s):Business management,chapter span of management.