General and Operations Managers

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  1. personal digital assistant
    a lightweight consumer electronic device that looks like a hand-held computer but instead performs specific tasks; can serve as a diary or a personal database or a telephone or an alarm clock etc.
    Tools & Technology for General and Operations Managers
    Tools
    Calculators or accessories

    •10-key calculators
    Desktop computers

    Digital cameras

    Electronic funds transfer point of sale equipment

    •Credit card machines
    Hand trucks or accessories

    •Handtrucks
    Magnetic card readers

    Mobile phones

    •Cell phones
    Notebook computers

    •Laptop computers
    Personal computers

    Personal digital assistant PDAs or organizers

    •Personal digital assistants PDA
    Photocopiers...
  2. social assistance
    benefits paid to bring incomes up to minimum levels established by law
    Advertising And Public Relations
    Air Transportation
    Architecture, Engineering, And Design Services
    Banking And Finance
    Business Management And Support Services
    Construction
    Education
    Fabricated Metal Products
    Ground Passenger And Tourist Transit
    Health Care Services
    Machinery Manufacturing
    Member Organizations
    Mining And Quarrying
    Motion Pictures And Sound Recording
    Performing Arts And Sporting Events
    Publishing And Broadcasting
    Rental And Leasing Services
    Repair And Mainten...
  3. management consulting
    a service industry that provides advice to those in charge of running a business
    Major employers:

    Business management companies
    State and local government agencies
    Banks and credit unions
    Computer systems design companies


    Outlook

    The fastest growth will be in the computer and the management consulting industries.
  4. sound recording
    a recording of acoustic signals
    Advertising And Public Relations
    Air Transportation
    Architecture, Engineering, And Design Services
    Banking And Finance
    Business Management And Support Services
    Construction
    Education
    Fabricated Metal Products
    Ground Passenger And Tourist Transit
    Health Care Services
    Machinery Manufacturing
    Member Organizations
    Mining And Quarrying
    Motion Pictures And Sound Recording
    Performing Arts And Sporting Events
    Publishing And Broadcasting
    Rental And Leasing Services
    Repair And ...
  5. entrepreneurial
    of or relating to someone who starts a new business
    Related Programs (Current training programs available)
    Public Administration
    Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
    Arts Management
    Business/Commerce, General
    Business Administration and Management, General
    Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
    Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
    Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
    Franchising and Franchise Operations
    Small Business Administration/Management
    Entrepreneurial and Small Bus...
  6. warehousing
    depositing in a warehouse
    Advertising And Public Relations
    Air Transportation
    Architecture, Engineering, And Design Services
    Banking And Finance
    Business Management And Support Services
    Construction
    Education
    Fabricated Metal Products
    Ground Passenger And Tourist Transit
    Health Care Services
    Machinery Manufacturing
    Member Organizations
    Mining And Quarrying
    Motion Pictures And Sound Recording
    Performing Arts And Sporting Events
    Publishing And Broadcasting
    Rental And Leasing Services
    Repair And Mainten...
  7. Small Business Administration
    an independent agency of the United States government that protects the interests of small businesses and ensures that they receive a fair share of government contracts
    Related Programs (Current training programs available)
    Public Administration
    Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
    Arts Management
    Business/Commerce, General
    Business Administration and Management, General
    Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
    Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
    Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
    Franchising and Franchise Operations
    Small Business Administration/Management
    Entrepreneurial and Small Bus...
  8. thunderbird
    a mythological creature said to create loud sounds during storms
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    •Vanguard Software Vanguard Sales Manager
    •vtiger CRM
    Data base user interface and query software

    •Microsoft Access
    Data mining software

    •Datawatch Monarch
    Electronic mail software

    •Email software
    •IBM Lotus Notes
    •Microsoft Outlook
    •Mozilla Thunderbird
    Enterprise resource planning ERP software

    •Deacom ERP software
    •SAP software
    Facilities management software

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  9. sense of right and wrong
    motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
    They prefer jobs where they are not pressured to do things that go against their sense of right and wrong.
  10. quarrying
    the extraction of building stone or slate from an open surface quarry
    Advertising And Public Relations
    Air Transportation
    Architecture, Engineering, And Design Services
    Banking And Finance
    Business Management And Support Services
    Construction
    Education
    Fabricated Metal Products
    Ground Passenger And Tourist Transit
    Health Care Services
    Machinery Manufacturing
    Member Organizations
    Mining And Quarrying
    Motion Pictures And Sound Recording
    Performing Arts And Sporting Events
    Publishing And Broadcasting
    Rental And Leasing Services
    Repair And ...
  11. doctoral
    of or relating to a doctor or doctorate
    Education level attained Percentage of workers in this occupation*
    Less than high school diploma 2
    High school diploma or equivalent 17
    Some college, no degree 24
    Associate degree 8
    Bachelor's degree 34
    Master's degree 12
    Doctoral (Ph.D.) or professional degree 2


    * National data for general and operations managers (SOC 11-1021).
  12. social service
    an organized activity to improve the condition of disadvantaged people in society
    Related Programs (Current training programs available)
    Public Administration
    Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
    Arts Management
    Business/Commerce, General
    Business Administration and Management, General
    Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
    Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
    Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
    Franchising and Franchise Operations
    Small Business Administration/Management
    Entrepreneurial and Small Bus...
  13. public speaking
    delivering an address to a public audience
    Helpful electives to take in high school that prepare you for this occupation include:

    Accounting
    Computer Applications
    Introduction to Business
    Keyboarding
    Public Speaking
    The courses listed above are meant to help you create your high school plan.
  14. visualize
    form a mental picture of something that is invisible
    Perceive and Visualize
    Imagine how something will look if it is moved around or its parts are rearranged.
  15. occupational
    relating to an activity or job for which you are trained
    Work Activities
    The following list of occupational tasks is specific to this career.
  16. vanguard
    the leading units moving at the head of an army
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    •Software on Sailboats Desktop Sales Manager
    •Vanguard Software Vanguard Sales Manager
    •vtiger CRM
    Data base user interface and query software

    •Microsoft Access
    Data mining software

    •Datawatch Monarch
    Electronic mail software

    •Email software
    •IBM Lotus Notes
    •Microsoft Outlook
    •Mozilla Thunderbird
    Enterprise resource planning ERP software

    •Deacom ERP software
    •SAP software
    Facilities management software

    •InnQuest Software roomM...
  17. financial officer
    an officer charged with receiving and disbursing funds
    For example, to set up a budget for a new product line, they may talk with accountants and chief financial officers.
  18. MBA
    a master's degree in business
    Some managers have a master¿s degree in business administration (MBA) or a law degree.
  19. executive vice president
    a vice president holding executive power
    Advancement Opportunities
    General and operations managers are often promoted to top executive positions, such as executive vice president, within their own company.
  20. Ph.D.
    a doctorate usually based on at least 3 years graduate study and a dissertation; the highest degree awarded graduate study
    Education level attained Percentage of workers in this occupation*
    Less than high school diploma 2
    High school diploma or equivalent 17
    Some college, no degree 24
    Associate degree 8
    Bachelor's degree 34
    Master's degree 12
    Doctoral (Ph.D.) or professional degree 2


    * National data for general and operations managers (SOC 11-1021).
  21. chief executive officer
    the corporate executive responsible for the operations of the firm; reports to a board of directors; may appoint other managers (including a president)
    To accomplish all these tasks, general and operations managers work with a variety of employees, including chief executive officers, department heads, and staff.
  22. course of action
    a mode of action
    They rarely consult a supervisor before deciding a course of action.
  23. Commerce
    the United States federal department that promotes and administers domestic and foreign trade (including management of the census and the patent office); created in 1913
    Related Programs (Current training programs available)
    Public Administration
    Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
    Arts Management
    Business/Commerce, General
    Business Administration and Management, General
    Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
    Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
    Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
    Franchising and Franchise Operations
    Small Business Administration/Management
    Entrepreneurial and Small Bus...
  24. wages
    a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
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    General and Operations Managers
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    Education & Training
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    General and operations managers oversee the day-to-day activities of a company or organization.
  25. curriculum
    an integrated course of academic studies
    A college preparatory curriculum may be different from your state's graduation requirements.
  26. apprenticeship
    the position of one working for an expert to learn a trade
    Internship, apprenticeship, and volunteer opportunities are also posted here.
  27. surveillance
    close observation of a person or group
    Tools & Technology for General and Operations Managers
    Tools
    Calculators or accessories

    •10-key calculators
    Desktop computers

    Digital cameras

    Electronic funds transfer point of sale equipment

    •Credit card machines
    Hand trucks or accessories

    •Handtrucks
    Magnetic card readers

    Mobile phones

    •Cell phones
    Notebook computers

    •Laptop computers
    Personal computers

    Personal digital assistant PDAs or organizers

    •Personal digital assistants PDA
    Photocopiers

    •Ph...
  28. persuasive
    intended or having the power to induce action or belief
    Education & Training
    Preparation

    To work as a general and operations manager, you must:


    have a high school diploma or GED;
    complete a bachelor's degree;
    be self-confident and persuasive;
    be able to direct and motivate people;
    have strong communication skills; and
    be decisive and determined.
  29. administrative
    responsible for managing the affairs of a group of people
    Perform administrative tasks.
  30. sage
    a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics
    Tools & Technology for General and Operations Managers
    Tools
    Calculators or accessories

    •10-key calculators
    Desktop computers

    Digital cameras

    Electronic funds transfer point of sale equipment

    •Credit card machines
    Hand trucks or accessories

    •Handtrucks
    Magnetic card readers

    Mobile phones

    •Cell phones
    Notebook computers

    •Laptop computers
    Personal computers

    Personal digital assistant PDAs or organizers

    •Personal digital assistants PDA
    Photocopiers

    •Ph...
  31. omission
    leaving out or passing over something
    Errors or omissions could cost the organization money.
  32. enterprising
    marked by initiative and readiness to undertake new projects
    Have enterprising interests.
  33. sap
    a watery fluid that circulates in a plant
    •Salesforce.com Salesforce CRM
    •Software on Sailboats Desktop Sales Manager
    •Vanguard Software Vanguard Sales Manager
    •vtiger CRM
    Data base user interface and query software

    •Microsoft Access
    Data mining software

    •Datawatch Monarch
    Electronic mail software

    •Email software
    •IBM Lotus Notes
    •Microsoft Outlook
    •Mozilla Thunderbird
    Enterprise resource planning ERP software

    •Deacom ERP software
    •SAP software
    Facilities management software

    •InnQuest Software roomM...
  34. clerical
    appropriate for or engaged in office work
    Clerical: Knowledge of general office work such as filing and recording information.
  35. tempting
    highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire
    When this word is used to describe the world of work, it might be tempting to think of "general" duties as easier because they are so non-specific.
  36. attained
    achieved or reached
    Business Economics
    Business Management and Administration
    Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
    Finance
    International Business, Trade, and Finance
    Operations Management
    Public Administration


    Level of Education

    The table below lists the level of education attained by a subset of workers in this occupation.
  37. subordinate
    an assistant subject to the authority or control of another
    Communicate with supervisors, peers, or subordinates.
  38. precise
    sharply exact or accurate or delimited
    Make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls.
  39. campaign
    related operations aimed at achieving a particular goal
    Approve sales and advertising campaigns.
Created on Thu Jun 16 11:50:11 EDT 2011

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