# 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. - Code: 11-1011.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 11-1011) - Family: [Management](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-11), one of its 59 occupations - Tasks: 31 tasks (20 core and 11 supplemental) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/11-1011.00 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/11-1011.00.json ## What the work is made of 1. Direct or coordinate an organization's financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency. Core task · Task 8823 · Rated by 95 people who do the job, August 2023 2. Confer with board members, organization officials, or staff members to discuss issues, coordinate activities, or resolve problems. Core task · Task 8824 · Rated by 95 people who do the job, August 2023 3. Prepare budgets for approval, including those for funding or implementation of programs. Core task · Task 8827 · Rated by 95 people who do the job, August 2023 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 task · Task 8826 · Rated by 94 people who do the job, August 2023 5. Prepare or present reports concerning activities, expenses, budgets, government statutes or rulings, or other items affecting businesses or program services. Core task · Task 8834 · Rated by 95 people who do the job, August 2023 6. Implement corrective action plans to solve organizational or departmental problems. Core task · Task 8836 · Rated by 94 people who do the job, August 2023 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 task · Task 8825 · Rated by 94 people who do the job, August 2023 8. Direct or coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products. Core task · Task 8828 · Rated by 94 people who do the job, August 2023 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 task · Task 8832 · Rated by 94 people who do the job, August 2023 10. Appoint department heads or managers and assign or delegate responsibilities to them. Core task · Task 8831 · Rated by 93 people who do the job, August 2023 11. Interpret and explain policies, rules, regulations, or laws to organizations, government or corporate officials, or individuals. Core task · Task 8843 · Rated by 95 people who do the job, August 2023 12. Review reports submitted by staff members to recommend approval or to suggest changes. Core task · Task 8830 · Rated by 95 people who do the job, August 2023 13. Negotiate or approve contracts or agreements with suppliers, distributors, federal or state agencies, or other organizational entities. Core task · Task 8829 · Rated by 95 people who do the job, August 2023 14. Establish departmental responsibilities and coordinate functions among departments and sites. Core task · Task 8835 · Rated by 95 people who do the job, August 2023 15. Deliver speeches, write articles, or present information at meetings or conventions to promote services, exchange ideas, or accomplish objectives. Core task · Task 8839 · Rated by 95 people who do the job, August 2023 16. Serve as liaisons between organizations, shareholders, and outside organizations. Core task · Task 8840 · Rated by 95 people who do the job, August 2023 17. Coordinate the development or implementation of budgetary control systems, recordkeeping systems, or other administrative control processes. Core task · Task 8837 · Rated by 94 people who do the job, August 2023 18. Preside over, or serve on, boards of directors, management committees, or other governing boards. Core task · Task 8833 · Rated by 94 people who do the job, August 2023 19. Attend and participate in meetings of municipal councils or council committees. Core task · Task 8849 · Rated by 94 people who do the job, August 2023 20. Organize or approve promotional campaigns. Core task · Task 8850 · Rated by 95 people who do the job, August 2023 21. Nominate citizens to boards or commissions. Supplemental task · Task 8842 · Rated by 94 people who do the job, August 2023 22. Conduct or direct investigations or hearings to resolve complaints or violations of laws, or testify at such hearings. Supplemental task · Task 8851 · Rated by 95 people who do the job, August 2023 23. Direct or coordinate activities of businesses involved with buying or selling investment products or financial services. Supplemental task · Task 8847 · Rated by 94 people who do the job, August 2023 24. Prepare bylaws approved by elected officials, and ensure that bylaws are enforced. Supplemental task · Task 8853 · Rated by 94 people who do the job, August 2023 25. Make presentations to legislative or other government committees regarding policies, programs, or budgets. Supplemental task · Task 8844 · Rated by 94 people who do the job, August 2023 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 task · Task 20461 · Rated by 94 people who do the job, August 2023 27. Direct non-merchandising departments, such as advertising, purchasing, credit, or accounting. Supplemental task · Task 8838 · Rated by 94 people who do the job, August 2023 28. Refer major policy matters to elected representatives for final decisions. Supplemental task · Task 8845 · Rated by 94 people who do the job, August 2023 29. Direct or conduct studies or research on issues affecting areas of responsibility. Supplemental task · Task 8848 · Rated by 94 people who do the job, August 2023 30. Administer programs for selection of sites, construction of buildings, or provision of equipment or supplies. Supplemental task · Task 8846 · Rated by 94 people who do the job, August 2023 31. Represent organizations or promote their objectives at official functions, or delegate representatives to do so. 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