Chief Executives
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.
- Tasks
- 31 tasks20 core, 11 supplemental
- Family
- ManagementOne of its 59 occupations
- Code
- 11-1011.00SOC 2018: 11-1011
What the work is made of
20 core tasks and 11 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.
Core: central to the jobSupplemental: done by some, not all
- Task 1. Direct or coordinate an organization's financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency.Core taskTask 8823Rated by 95 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 2. Confer with board members, organization officials, or staff members to discuss issues, coordinate activities, or resolve problems.Core taskTask 8824Rated by 95 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 3. Prepare budgets for approval, including those for funding or implementation of programs.Core taskTask 8827Rated by 95 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 4. 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.Core taskTask 8826Rated by 94 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 5. Prepare or present reports concerning activities, expenses, budgets, government statutes or rulings, or other items affecting businesses or program services.Core taskTask 8834Rated by 95 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 6. Implement corrective action plans to solve organizational or departmental problems.Core taskTask 8836Rated by 94 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 7. 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.Core taskTask 8825Rated by 94 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 8. Direct or coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products.Core taskTask 8828Rated by 94 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 9. 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.Core taskTask 8832Rated by 94 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 10. Appoint department heads or managers and assign or delegate responsibilities to them.Core taskTask 8831Rated by 93 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 11. Interpret and explain policies, rules, regulations, or laws to organizations, government or corporate officials, or individuals.Core taskTask 8843Rated by 95 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 12. Review reports submitted by staff members to recommend approval or to suggest changes.Core taskTask 8830Rated by 95 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 13. Negotiate or approve contracts or agreements with suppliers, distributors, federal or state agencies, or other organizational entities.Core taskTask 8829Rated by 95 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 14. Establish departmental responsibilities and coordinate functions among departments and sites.Core taskTask 8835Rated by 95 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 15. Deliver speeches, write articles, or present information at meetings or conventions to promote services, exchange ideas, or accomplish objectives.Core taskTask 8839Rated by 95 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 16. Serve as liaisons between organizations, shareholders, and outside organizations.Core taskTask 8840Rated by 95 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 17. Coordinate the development or implementation of budgetary control systems, recordkeeping systems, or other administrative control processes.Core taskTask 8837Rated by 94 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 18. Preside over, or serve on, boards of directors, management committees, or other governing boards.Core taskTask 8833Rated by 94 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 19. Attend and participate in meetings of municipal councils or council committees.Core taskTask 8849Rated by 94 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 20. Organize or approve promotional campaigns.Core taskTask 8850Rated by 95 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 21. Nominate citizens to boards or commissions.Supplemental taskTask 8842Rated by 94 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 22. Conduct or direct investigations or hearings to resolve complaints or violations of laws, or testify at such hearings.Supplemental taskTask 8851Rated by 95 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 23. Direct or coordinate activities of businesses involved with buying or selling investment products or financial services.Supplemental taskTask 8847Rated by 94 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 24. Prepare bylaws approved by elected officials, and ensure that bylaws are enforced.Supplemental taskTask 8853Rated by 94 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 25. Make presentations to legislative or other government committees regarding policies, programs, or budgets.Supplemental taskTask 8844Rated by 94 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 26. Review and analyze legislation, laws, or public policy and recommend changes to promote or support interests of the general population or special groups.Supplemental taskTask 20461Rated by 94 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 27. Direct non-merchandising departments, such as advertising, purchasing, credit, or accounting.Supplemental taskTask 8838Rated by 94 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 28. Refer major policy matters to elected representatives for final decisions.Supplemental taskTask 8845Rated by 94 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 29. Direct or conduct studies or research on issues affecting areas of responsibility.Supplemental taskTask 8848Rated by 94 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 30. Administer programs for selection of sites, construction of buildings, or provision of equipment or supplies.Supplemental taskTask 8846Rated by 94 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 31. Represent organizations or promote their objectives at official functions, or delegate representatives to do so.Supplemental taskTask 8852Rated by 94 people who do the job, August 2023
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- ClassificationStandard Occupational Classification 2018, 11-1011
- LicenseCC BY 4.0Free to copy and reuse, with credit
- Changed by usNothing.
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