UNDERSTANDING BUSINESS (LL/ACCESS)
UNDERSTANDING BUSINESS (LL/ACCESS)
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ISBN: 9781264671656
Author: Nickels
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 7, Problem 1CE
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To determine: The task performed, skills needed, pay and opportunity outlook of the career.

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Administrative services manager is an employee whose responsibility is to supervise the supportive services of an organization.

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Answer to Problem 1CE

The administrative services manager has to plan, coordinate and direct the supportive services of an organization. Some of the skill sets required are managerial and leadership abilities, and good communicational skills. The hourly wage rate in this career is $45.20 and annually it is $94,020. The opportunity outlook for the career is that is projected to grow 10% from 2016 to 2026.

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Administrative services manager job is to supervise activities that include recordkeeping, mail distribution and office upkeep. The skill set which an administrative services manager requires is mentioned below:

  • Performs well under pressure.
  • Good critical thinking skills.
  • Analytical skills.
  • Detail oriented.
  • Effective leader.
  • Proactive reactive thinker.
  • Communicates well with others.

The wage rate of an officer working in this career is:

  • Hourly wage rate- $45.20.
  • Annual wage rate- $94,020.

The opportunity outlook for the career is that it has chances to grow 10% from year 2016 to 2026, faster than the average of all occupations.

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