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Summary Description


	Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.

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Job Tasks

	Direct or coordinate an organization's financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency. Direct financial operations.

	Appoint department heads or managers and assign or delegate responsibilities to them. Direct organizational operations, projects, or services. Prepare staff schedules or work assignments.

	Analyze operations to evaluate performance of a company or its staff in meeting objectives or to determine areas of potential cost reduction, program improvement, or policy change. Analyze data to assess operational or project effectiveness.

	Direct, plan, or implement policies, objectives, or activities of organizations or businesses to ensure continuing operations, to maximize returns on investments, or to increase productivity. Implement organizational process or policy changes. Develop organizational policies or programs. Direct organizational operations, projects, or services.

	Direct or coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products. Direct sales, marketing, or customer service activities. Direct organizational operations, projects, or services.

	Prepare budgets for approval, including those for funding or implementation of programs. Prepare operational budgets.

	Confer with board members, organization officials, or staff members to discuss issues, coordinate activities, or resolve problems. Confer with organizational members to accomplish work activities.

	Implement corrective action plans to solve organizational or departmental problems. Resolve employee or contractor problems.

	Direct human resources activities, including the approval of human resource plans or activities, the selection of directors or other high-level staff, or establishment or organization of major departments. Manage human resources activities.

	Establish departmental responsibilities and coordinate functions among departments and sites.

	Preside over or serve on boards of directors, management committees, or other governing boards.

	Negotiate or approve contracts or agreements with suppliers, distributors, federal or state agencies, or other organizational entities. Negotiate contracts for transportation, distribution, or logistics services.

	Make presentations to legislative or other government committees regarding policies, programs, or budgets. Coordinate with external parties to exchange information.

	Refer major policy matters to elected representatives for final decisions.

	Coordinate the development or implementation of budgetary control systems, recordkeeping systems, or other administrative control processes. Direct financial operations.

	Direct or coordinate activities of businesses involved with buying or selling investment products or financial services. Direct financial operations.

	Review reports submitted by staff members to recommend approval or to suggest changes. Analyze data to inform operational decisions or activities.

	Conduct or direct investigations or hearings to resolve complaints or violations of laws or testify at such hearings.

	Direct non-merchandising departments, such as advertising, purchasing, credit, or accounting. Direct sales, marketing, or customer service activities. Direct administrative or support services.

	Deliver speeches, write articles, or present information at meetings or conventions to promote services, exchange ideas, or accomplish objectives. Present information to the public.

	Interpret and explain policies, rules, regulations, or laws to organizations, government or corporate officials, or individuals. Communicate organizational policies and procedures.

	Prepare or present reports concerning activities, expenses, budgets, government statutes or rulings, or other items affecting businesses or program services. Prepare financial documents, reports, or budgets. Prepare operational progress or status reports.

	Review and analyze legislation, laws, or public policy and recommend changes to promote or support interests of the general population or special groups. Analyze impact of legal or regulatory changes. Advise others on legal or regulatory compliance matters.

	Prepare bylaws approved by elected officials and ensure that bylaws are enforced. Draft legislation or regulations.

	Administer programs for selection of sites, construction of buildings, or provision of equipment or supplies. Manage construction activities.

	Serve as liaisons between organizations, shareholders, and outside organizations. Liaise between departments or other groups to improve function or communication.

	Attend and participate in meetings of municipal councils or council committees. Represent the organization in external relations.

	Direct or conduct studies or research on issues affecting areas of responsibility.

	Represent organizations or promote their objectives at official functions or delegate representatives to do so. Represent the organization in external relations. Promote products, services, or programs.

	Organize or approve promotional campaigns. Coordinate special events or programs.

	Nominate citizens to boards or commissions.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Staffing Organizational Units — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Nature of the Work


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Top Executives
	Top executives devise strategies and policies to ensure that an organization meets its goals. They plan, direct, and coordinate operational activities of companies and organizations.

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Working Conditions


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Top Executives
	Top executives work in nearly every industry. They work for large and small businesses, ranging from companies in which they are the only employee to firms with thousands of employees. Top executives often work many hours, including evenings and weekends. In 2014, about half worked more than 40 hours per week. Travel is common, particularly for chief executives.

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