General and Operations Managers

Does not pass

• Direct and coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with the production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 11.3% of the role's time · $53.9B

• Prepare staff work schedules and assign specific duties.

  an accountable sign-off — stays with a person · 10.8% of the role's time · $51.3B

• Direct administrative activities directly related to making products or providing services.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 10.6% of the role's time · $50.6B

• Perform sales floor work, such as greeting or assisting customers, stocking shelves, or taking inventory.

  physical work, outside the screen · 8.1% of the role's time · $38.8B

• Review financial statements, sales or activity reports, or other performance data to measure productivity or goal achievement or to identify areas needing cost reduction or program improvement.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 8.1% of the role's time · $38.6B

• Plan or direct activities, such as sales promotions, that require coordination with other department managers.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 7.4% of the role's time · $35.1B

• Establish or implement departmental policies, goals, objectives, or procedures in conjunction with board members, organization officials, or staff members.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 5.7% of the role's time · $27.3B

• Perform personnel functions, such as selection, training, or evaluation.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 5.5% of the role's time · $26.4B

• Direct or coordinate financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 5.4% of the role's time · $26.0B

• Set prices or credit terms for goods or services, based on forecasts of customer demand.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 5.4% of the role's time · $25.5B

• Manage the movement of goods into and out of production facilities to ensure efficiency, effectiveness, or sustainability of operations.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 5.3% of the role's time · $25.3B

• Monitor suppliers to ensure that they efficiently and effectively provide needed goods or services within budgetary limits.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.8% of the role's time · $18.2B

• Direct non-merchandising departments of businesses, such as advertising or purchasing.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 3.8% of the role's time · $18.2B

• Develop or implement product-marketing strategies, including advertising campaigns or sales promotions.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.7% of the role's time · $12.9B

• Implement or oversee environmental management or sustainability programs addressing issues such as recycling, conservation, or waste management.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.4% of the role's time · $11.4B

• Plan store layouts or design displays.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.9% of the role's time · $9.3B

• Recommend locations for new facilities, or oversee the remodeling or renovating of current facilities.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 1.8% of the role's time · $8.5B