Chief Executive Officer
Mason 5th Hour
What a CEO is:
A CEO is the corporate executive responsible for the operations of the firm; reports to a board of directors; may appoint other managers (including a president).
Tasks of a CEO
- DIrect or coordinate an orginization's financial budget activities to increase efficiency
- Analyze operations to evaluate performance of a company or it's staff in meeting objectives
- Prepare budgets for approval
- Determine areas of potential cost reduction, program movement, or to increase
- Make sure policies and regulations are being followed
Working Conditions of a CEO
- Work in pleasant and quiet offices
- May travel to various locations
- Do a lot of work using computers and phones
- Most executives work a minimum of 40 hours a week
- Top executives are under intense pressure to succeed
Degree/Certificate/Training necessary
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in business administration
- First professional Degree
Yearly Salary Range and State
Arkansas:
Hourly range: $36.40-$60.55
Yearly Range: $75,720-$125,940