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MINOR GROUP 121: DIRECTORS AND CHIEF EXECUTIVES
 


    Directors and chief executives head enterprises or organisations (except special interest organisations) and, with the help of at least two other managers, determine and formulate policies, plan, direct and coordinate the activities of enterprises or organisations, usually within the guidelines set up by a board of directors or a governing body to whom they are answerable for the operations undertaken and results obtained.

    Tasks performed usually include: determining and formulating policies, planning, directing and coordinating the general functioning of the enterprise or organisation, with the help of at least two other managers and, as a rule, within guidelines set up by a board of directors or a governing body; reviewing the operations and results of the enterprise or organisation; reporting on results to the board of directors or to the governing body; representing the enterprise or organisation in its dealings with outside bodies, including government and other authorities. Supervision of other workers may be included.

    Occupations in this minor group are classified into the following unit group:

    1210 Directors and chief executives

   
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 Updated 16 September 2004, by VA.