ENTREPRENEURSHIP

ENTREPRENEURIAL OPERATIONS

CHAPTER 7 ENTREPRENEURIAL LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The chief operating officer or president of a company is a
A
supervisory manager.
B
middle manager.
C
top-level manager.
D
operational manager.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A COO – or Chief Operations Officer, reporting to the CEO – is the second-top ranking individual and is in charge of implementing and overseeing the day-to-day operations, processes and strategies towards the overall mission and vision of the company. These two roles are at the top of a company’s hierarchy.

Detailed explanation-2: -The COO is a manager with broad responsibilities that range from managing day-to-day operations to providing strategic advice. They oversee daily administrative and operational functions, reporting directly to the CEO and being second only to this person for company affairs.

Detailed explanation-3: -The chief executive officer (CEO) is the highest-ranking person in a company. While every company differs, CEOs are often responsible for expanding the company, driving profitability, and in the case of public companies, improving share prices. CEOs manage the overall operations of a company.

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