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Chief Executives: reported tasks and exploration worksheet

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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This source lists 31 tasks, including 20 marked Core and 11 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.

Task source dates: 08/2023.

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31 tasks shown

Core · Task 8823 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

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

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Core · Task 8824 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

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

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Core · Task 8827 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

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

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Core · Task 8826 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

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.

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Core · Task 8834 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

Prepare or present reports concerning activities, expenses, budgets, government statutes or rulings, or other items affecting businesses or program services.

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Core · Task 8836 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

Implement corrective action plans to solve organizational or departmental problems.

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Core · Task 8825 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

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.

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Core · Task 8828 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

Direct or coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products.

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Core · Task 8832 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

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.

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Core · Task 8831 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

Appoint department heads or managers and assign or delegate responsibilities to them.

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Core · Task 8843 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

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

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Core · Task 8830 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

Review reports submitted by staff members to recommend approval or to suggest changes.

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Core · Task 8829 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

Negotiate or approve contracts or agreements with suppliers, distributors, federal or state agencies, or other organizational entities.

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Core · Task 8835 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

Establish departmental responsibilities and coordinate functions among departments and sites.

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Core · Task 8839 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

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

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Core · Task 8840 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

Serve as liaisons between organizations, shareholders, and outside organizations.

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Core · Task 8837 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

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

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Core · Task 8833 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

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

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Core · Task 8849 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

Attend and participate in meetings of municipal councils or council committees.

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Core · Task 8850 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

Organize or approve promotional campaigns.

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Supplemental · Task 8842 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

Nominate citizens to boards or commissions.

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Supplemental · Task 8851 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

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

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Supplemental · Task 8847 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

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

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Supplemental · Task 8853 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

Prepare bylaws approved by elected officials, and ensure that bylaws are enforced.

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Supplemental · Task 8844 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

Make presentations to legislative or other government committees regarding policies, programs, or budgets.

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Supplemental · Task 20461 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

Review and analyze legislation, laws, or public policy and recommend changes to promote or support interests of the general population or special groups.

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Supplemental · Task 8838 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

Direct non-merchandising departments, such as advertising, purchasing, credit, or accounting.

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Supplemental · Task 8845 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

Refer major policy matters to elected representatives for final decisions.

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Supplemental · Task 8848 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

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

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Supplemental · Task 8846 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

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

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Supplemental · Task 8852 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

Represent organizations or promote their objectives at official functions, or delegate representatives to do so.

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