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1319 GENERAL MANAGERS NOT ELSEWHERE CLASSIFIED
 


    This unit group covers general managers not elsewhere classified in Minor group 131, General managers.

    For instance, here should be classified those who head small businesses in the fields of education, health, or recreational, cultural or sporting activities and, on their own behalf or on behalf of the proprietor, plan, direct and coordinate the activities of the business, with the assistance of no more than one other manager and some non-managerial help.

    In such cases tasks would include

    (a) planning and implementing policies;

    (b) making budgetary estimates;

    (c) negotiating with suppliers and customers and with other organisations;

    (d) planning and controlling the use of resources and hiring workers;

    (e) managing daily operations;

    (f) reporting to owners, if any;

    (g) performing related tasks;

    (h) supervising other workers.

    Examples of the occupations classified here:

  • General manager, education

  • General manager, health

  • General manager, recreation

  • General manager, travel agency


  • Some related occupations classified elsewhere:

  • Dean -1229

  • Department manager, production and operations/recreation - 1229
  • Managing director, enterprise/education - 1210

  • Managing director, enterprise/health - 1210


   
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 Updated 16 September 2004, by VA.