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CEO/ Business Executive. By Michelle Zomerschoe. A CEO is the leader of a company or organization. Their responsibilities change depending on their organization, but basically they are the boss. Common work activities include:. -Formulating policies -Directing budget and finances
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CEO/ Business Executive By Michelle Zomerschoe
A CEO is the leader of a company or organization. Their responsibilities change depending on their organization, but basically they are the boss.
Common work activities include: -Formulating policies -Directing budget and finances -work with board members -Hire, train, and direct staff -Negotiate contracts with outside agencies -Deliver speeches at out side meetings or conventions -Promote economic growth within their organization
Working Conditions: -They are often required to work long hours, including evenings and weekends -Travel frequently to monitor operations -Spend most of their time sitting behind a desk -May occasionally visit other company offices -May be required to travel to attend meetings or conferences
Skills and abilities: -Good Communication -Reason and problem solving -good managing skills -Work well with people -Analyze requirements
Education/Preparation Wages In Oregon: -Yearly: $153,200 In U.S.A -Yearly: $158,560 -Can vary, all depends on your organization -a GED or High School diploma -Bachelor's degree -Extensive work experience -Very beneficial to have a Masters Degree
Mary Kay Ash -One of the greatest business women of the century -Born in 1916 in Hot Wells, Texas -Single-handedly started her company in 1963 -started with one product, a skin cream -Mary Kay is now one of the biggest cosmetic companies in the world.
Interview Questions: • What would you say are important qualities for a CEO? • What are the best schools, classes, and courses for someone that wants to be a CEO? • Who are your role models? • How did you get to the position you are in today? • How did you know that you wanted to be a CEO?
Current Events Ford Posts an Unexpected Profit of $997 Million Everyone was surprised when ford posted an unexpected $997 million as their third-quarter profit. This is said to be the first profitable quarter in North America in more than four years. All though this is an improvement, Ford did not indicate whether a fourth quarter or full year profit is expected. They have not posted an out look for 2010 because of the recent economic uncertainty.Ford was greatly helped by the governments cash-for-clunkers program. Unfortunately, despite improvements Ford remains heavily in debt.
CEO/ Business Executive This project has made me realize that CEO is the perfect job for me. I love business and economics in general. I haven’t Decided what exact kind of company I would like to run, but I know I want to run one. I think that all the hard work and long hours would all be worth it in the end.