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

-a GED or High School diploma

-Bachelor's degree

-Extensive work experience

-Very beneficial to have a Masters Degree

In Oregon:

-Yearly: $153,200

In U.S.A

-Yearly: $158,560

-Can vary, all depends on your organization

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:

1. What would you say are important qualities for a CEO?

 

2. What are the best schools, classes, and courses for someone that wants to be a CEO?

 

3. Who are your role models?

 

4. How did you get to the position you are in today?

 

5. How did you know that you wanted to be a CEO?

 

Current EventsFord 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.