(Career Asssessments, Exploration & Counselling)
Career: Chief Executives
Job Description
Determine and formulate policies and provide the overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within the 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.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
100
|
Confer with board members, organization officials, and staff members to discuss issues, coordinate activities, and resolve problems. |
99
|
Appoint department heads or managers and assign or delegate responsibilities to them. |
99
|
Direct human resources activities, including the approval of human resource plans and activities, the selection of directors and other high-level staff, and establishment and organization of major departments. |
95
|
Prepare budgets for approval, including those for funding and implementation of programs. |
95
|
Review reports submitted by staff members to recommend approval or to suggest changes. |
93
|
Prepare and present reports concerning activities, expenses, budgets, government statutes and rulings, and other items affecting businesses or program services. |
92
|
Analyze operations to evaluate performance of a company and its staff in meeting objectives, and to determine areas of potential cost reduction, program improvement, or policy change. |
92
|
Direct, plan, and implement policies, objectives, and activities of organizations or businesses to ensure continuing operations, to maximize returns on investments, and to increase productivity. |
92
|
Establish departmental responsibilities and coordinate functions among departments and sites. |
91
|
Direct and coordinate an organization's financial and budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, and increase efficiency. |
90
|
Implement corrective action plans to solve organizational or departmental problems. |
86
|
Coordinate the development and implementation of budgetary control systems, recordkeeping systems, and other administrative control processes. |
85
|
Negotiate or approve contracts and agreements with suppliers, distributors, federal and state agencies, and other organizational entities. |
81
|
Deliver speeches, write articles, and present information at meetings or conventions to promote services, exchange ideas, and accomplish objectives. |
75
|
Preside over or serve on boards of directors, management committees, or other governing boards. |
68
|
Direct and coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products. |
68
|
Direct non-merchandising departments such as advertising, purchasing, credit, and accounting. |
63
|
Interpret and explain policies, rules, regulations, and laws to organizations, government and corporate officials, and individuals. |
61
|
Serve as liaisons between organizations, shareholders, and outside organizations. |
61
|
Represent organizations and promote their objectives at official functions, or delegate representatives to do so. |
58
|
Direct and conduct studies and research on issues affecting areas of responsibility. |
49
|
Administer programs for selection of sites, construction of buildings, and provision of equipment and supplies. |
48
|
Organize and approve promotional campaigns. |
41
|
Attend and participate in meetings of municipal councils and council committees. |
40
|
Make presentations to legislative and other government committees regarding policies, programs, or budgets. |
39
|
Refer major policy matters to elected representatives for final decisions. |
38
|
Nominate citizens to boards and commissions. |
34
|
Review and analyze legislation, laws, and public policy, and recommend changes to promote and support interests of both the general population and special groups. |
30
|
Direct and coordinate activities of businesses involved with buying and selling investment products and financial services. |
30
|
Prepare bylaws approved by elected officials and ensure that bylaws are enforced. |
26
|
Conduct or direct investigations or hearings to resolve complaints and violations of laws, or testify at such hearings. |
15
|
Direct and coordinate activities between the India Government and foreign entities to provide information and promote international interests and harmony. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
92
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
89
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
88
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
87
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
87
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
87
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
81
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
81
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
79
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
78
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
77
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
76
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
73
|
Thinking Creatively
|
72
|
Getting Information
|
70
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
69
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
67
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
66
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
63
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
56
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
55
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
54
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
53
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
51
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
50
|
Processing Information
|
48
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
48
|
Interacting With Computers
|
44
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
44
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
43
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
38
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
35
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
27
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
16
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
14
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
13
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
12
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
11
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
9
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
8
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
6
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
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