BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Business administration is a wide field that incorporates many types of

management positions. From major corporations to independent businesses,
every operation needs skilled administrators in order to succeed.
Motivated, organized personalities will thrive in business, where environments
are often high-powered. Knowing how to deal with stress will help you keep
your cooland keep your business in the black.
Some typical arenas for work include general management, hospitality
management, office administration, operations management, retail
management and sales management.

On the job, business administrators:

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Establish and carry out departmental or organizational goals, policies

and procedures
Manage general activities related to making products and providing
services
Innovate by applying new technologies in the workplace
Appoint department heads and managers
Analyze financial statements, sales reports and other performance
indicators
Identify places to cut costs and to improve performance, policies and
programs

There are so many options for working in business administration, and so many
ways to get your foot in the door, that motivated people can rise to the top and
make lasting, positive contributions to business.

Here are some common types of top executives:

Chief financial officers: account for a company's financial reporting. They
direct the organization's financial goals, objectives and budgets. They may
oversee investments and manage assets.
Chief information officers: responsible for the overall technological direction
of a company, which includes managing information technology and computer
systems.
Chief operating officers: oversee other executives who direct the activities
of various departments, such as human resources and sales.
Chief sustainability officers: address sustainability issues by overseeing a
corporate sustainability strategy. For example, they may manage programs or

policies relating to environmental issues and ensure the organization's

compliance with related regulations.
General and operations managers: oversee operations that are too diverse
to be classified into one area of management or administration.