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General and Operations Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations, overseeing multiple departments or locations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services. Usually manage through subordinate supervisors. Excludes First-Line Supervisors.

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Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations, overseeing multiple departments or locations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services. Usually manage through subordinate supervisors. Excludes First-Line Supervisors.

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Top executives work in nearly every industry. They work for large and small businesses, ranging from companies in which they are the only employee to firms with thousands of employees. Top executives often work many hours, including evenings and weekends. In 2014, about half worked more than 40 hours per week. Travel is common, particularly for chief executives.

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Salary Breakdown

General and Operations Managers

$99,490

AVERAGE ANNUALLY

$37,340

ENTRY LEVEL

$78,530

MID LEVEL

$190,470

EXPERT LEVEL

$47.83

AVERAGE HOURLY

$17.95

ENTRY LEVEL

$37.75

MID LEVEL

$91.57

EXPERT LEVEL

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Top Expected Tasks

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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

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KNOWLEDGE

Administration and Management

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Customer and Personal Service

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Personnel and Human Resources

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English Language

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Mathematics

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Active Listening

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Coordination

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Monitoring

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Social Perceptiveness

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Speaking

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Oral Comprehension

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Oral Expression

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Problem Sensitivity

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Speech Clarity

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Written Comprehension

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