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General and Operations Managers
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Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of companies or public and private sector organizations. 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. Includes owners and managers who head small business establishments whose duties are primarily managerial. Similar Job Titles
Job Description for a Manager - CommentsAlmost everyone has had a manager in their lives, if not multiple managers in a single job, and that alone proves that not all job descriptions for a manager are created equal. In a general sense, a manager manages people to achieve a repetitive task and assures that the task runs as designed, on budget, and without faltering despite obstacles. This often involves hiring and firing of personnel, shift scheduling and monitoring, managing supplies, creating and filling out reports, organizing invoices and bills, authorizing payroll amounts, and conducting regular staff meetings. Beyond those tasks, managers are spread over five general departments: sales, marketing, operations, accounting, and personnel. These types of managers have vastly different functions and require specialized skill-sets. Most manager positions require a four-year degree specific to the field in which they are working. Managers without a degree or education specific to their field have usually shown a high aptitude for their field and have been promoted over years of service due to positive results.According to a recent PayScale survey, the Salary for a Manager varies greatly depending on the number of years one has worked. A manager's salary also fluctuates according to Industry. There are many different types of companies and organizations and they all offer different Annual Salaries for Managers. For more information regarding the job description for a manager, as well as personal stories from working managers, check out PayScale's interviews with managers over in the Salary Stories blog: Airport Retail Store Manager Hotel Manager Salary Human Resources Manager |
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