People perform most effectively when they understand how their activities relate to the big picture.
It gives meaning, purpose and relevance to what they do. It is important therefore that all levels of management understand what the Allen Management System is and how it works even though all of the activities that comprise the system do not require their participation. For example, long range corporate planning and corporate financial structuring do not directly involve second line managers. On the other hand, they often participate in capital investment decisions concerning the purchase of new equipment. Matters of machine capacity, utilization, payout and return on investment are important considerations, which frequently involve these managers.