O*NET-SOC 11-1011.00

Chief Executives

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.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 5 – Extensive preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresExtensive skill, knowledge, or experience is needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Judgment and Decision Making2.B.4.e4.7508/2023
Complex Problem Solving2.B.2.i4.3808/2023
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a4.3808/2023
Coordination2.B.1.b4.2508/2023
Management of Financial Resources2.B.5.b4.2508/2023
Management of Personnel Resources2.B.5.d4.2508/2023

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.14.6208/2023
Oral Expression1.A.1.a.34.508/2023
Speech Clarity1.A.4.b.54.2508/2023
Written Comprehension1.A.1.a.24.2508/2023
Deductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.44.1208/2023
Written Expression1.A.1.a.44.1208/2023

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Direct or coordinate an organization's financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency.Core9508/2023
Confer with board members, organization officials, or staff members to discuss issues, coordinate activities, or resolve problems.Core9508/2023
Prepare budgets for approval, including those for funding or implementation of programs.Core9508/2023
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.Core9408/2023
Prepare or present reports concerning activities, expenses, budgets, government statutes or rulings, or other items affecting businesses or program services.Core9508/2023

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Enterprising6.8811/2023
Conventional5.011/2023
Social3.5211/2023
Investigative3.2411/2023
Artistic2.0811/2023
Realistic1.311/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.