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Job Activities

Learn about the most important job activities for Computer and Information Systems Managers. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each job activity.
Importance*More Info
1.Getting Information94
2.Interacting With Computers91
3.Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events81
4.Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others74
5.Scheduling Work and Activities73
6.Making Decisions and Solving Problems72
7.Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships71
Thinking Creatively71
9.Processing Information69
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People69
* Importance out of 100

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Job Activity Scores

Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
94
64
Follow a standard blueprintReview a budgetStudy international tax laws
Interacting With Computers
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
91
64
Enter employee information into a computer databaseWrite software for keeping track of parts in inventorySet up a new computer system for a large multinational company
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
81
69
Test an automobile transmissionJudge the acceptability of food productsDetermine the reaction of a virus to a new drug
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
74
52
Interpret a blood pressure readingInterpret how foreign tax laws apply to U.S. exportsInterpret a complex experiment in physics for general audiences
Scheduling Work and Activities
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
73
68
Make appointments for patients using a predetermined schedulePrepare the work schedule for salesclerks in a large retail store"Schedule a complex conference program with multiple, parallel sessions"
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
72
73
Determine the meal selection for a cafeteriaSelect the location for a major department storeMake the final decision about a company's 5-year plan
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
71
63
Exchange greetings with a coworkerMaintain good working relationships with almost all coworkers and clientsGain cooperation from a culturally diverse group of executives hostile to your company
Thinking Creatively
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
71
66
Change the spacing on a printed reportAdapt popular music for a high school marching bandCreate new computer software
Processing Information
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
69
70
Tabulate the costs of parcel deliveriesCalculate the adjustments for insurance claimsCompile data for a complex scientific report
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
69
70
Determine whether to remove a tree that has been damagedDetermine the value of property lost in a fireEstablish the value of a recently discovered ancient art work