General and Operations Managers

Manage the day-to-day running of a business or government agency, potentially across multiple locations. Policymaking and day-to-day operations management are among your responsibilities.

Career Snapshot

ABOUT GENERAL AND OPERATIONS MANAGER CAREERS

Chief executive officers and general managers are at or near the top of the chain of command, and while they ultimately report to a board of directors or investors, they wield significant power within their enterprises. With power comes a great deal of responsibility. 

People in these roles are expected to provide both a vision of the future and the leadership required to bring it about. They could be well rewarded if they succeed. However, if they fail, they frequently lose their jobs. People get to the position of top executive by working their way up, either inside a single company or by holding jobs with growing responsibility in a range of firms. 

It is not uncommon for individuals to begin grooming themselves for positions while still in college, similar to how politicians prepare to run for office years in advance. Not everyone is cut out for the pressure and high-risk/high-reward aspect of these jobs. Those who can, however, typically regard their careers to be among the most rewarding in the business world.

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Characteristics

Work closely with team members, clients etc.
Comfort of the work setting
Physical demands
Exposure to job hazards
Critical decision making
Leadership
Level of responsibilities
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
Competition for this position
Communication with others
Dealing and handling conflicts
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions

Activities

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates Know More
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others Know More
Getting Information Know More
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates Know More
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events Know More
Interacting With Computers Know More
Making Decisions and Solving Problems Know More
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings Know More

Areas of Study

Administration and Management Know More
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Customer and Personal Service Know More
Economics and Accounting Know More
English Language Know More
Mathematics Know More
Personnel and Human Resources Know More
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Top Skills

Active Listening Know More
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