Management Jobs
Management Nature of Work
Senior Management administers industrial, commercial and
government organizations. They may do this on their own or
through a team of senior executives. Depending on the type of
organization, the senior manager will provide leadership for
the achievement of either policy objectives, increased profit
or market dominance.
Management includes executive and managerial positions not
otherwise classified including presidents, CEOs, managing
directors, vice-presidents, general managers. Management
positions in particular occupations are listed under the
occupation e.g. a Vice President of Marketing would be found
under Marketing not Management.
Management Nature of Work
A board of directors, to which they report, usually appoints
managers. Working alone or in conjunction with the board of
directors, they either develop and establish objectives for the
company and develop or approve policies and programs. They
plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate, through middle
managers, the operations of their organization in relation to
established objectives.
Management Work Conditions
Management often works in an office environment. Management
may be required to travel to national or international
destinations. Management work regular hours but are often
required to work longer hours that may include evenings and
weekends.
Management Personal Requirements
- able to analyze and solve problems
- able to work under pressure
- good oral and written communication skills
- good organizational and time management skills
- interested in people, process and resource
management
- leadership skills
Management Employment Requirements
- A university degree in business administration,
commerce, computer science or other discipline related to
the service provided
- several years of experience as a middle manager
Management Duties and Tasks
Senior Management may perform the following tasks:
- assess the performance of the organization and its
activities
- authorize funds to implement policies and programs
- consult with staff and review their recommendations and
reports
- decide on the organization’s objectives, policies and
programs and set standards and targets
- guide the preparation of reports, budgets and forecasts
and present them to boards and other governing bodies
- provide overall direction and management of the
organization’s utilization of resources, including
personnel, technology and physical assets such as
buildings
- represent the organization in negotiations, and at
meetings, conventions and seminars, and liaise with other
organizations
- select or approve the selection of senior staff
Management Example Titles
- Bank President
- Chief Executive Officer
- Chief Financial Officer
- Chief Operating Office
- Executive Director
- Executive Vice-President
- General Manager
- President
- Vice-President
Management Related Occupations
- Hospital Administrators
- Public Servants
- Transport Administrators
- Transport Managers
Management Related Industries

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