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Job Activities

Learn about the most important job activities for Medical and Health Services Managers. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each job activity.
Importance*More Info
1.Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships91
Making Decisions and Solving Problems91
3.Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings89
4.Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others85
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates85
6.Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards84
7.Monitoring and Controlling Resources83
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others83
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge83
Analyzing Data or Information83
* Importance out of 100

Score Key
  Importance for success in this profession
  Level of proficiency needed

Job Activity Scores

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
91
82
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
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
91
72
Determine the meal selection for a cafeteriaSelect the location for a major department storeMake the final decision about a company's 5-year plan
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
89
74
Check to see if baking bread is doneTest electrical circuitsCheck the status of a patient in critical medical care
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
85
69
Exchange information during a shift changeOrganize the cleanup crew after a major sporting eventAct as general contractor for building a large industrial complex
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
85
73
Write brief notes to othersReport the results of a sales meeting to a supervisorCreate a videotaped presentation of a company's internal policies
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
84
68
Review forms for completenessEvaluate a complicated insurance claim for compliance with policy termsMake a ruling in court on a complicated motion
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
83
66
Work as a housekeeper responsible for keeping track of linensWork as a chef responsible for ordering food for the menuServe as a financial executive in charge of a large company's budget
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
83
76
Apologize to a customer who complains about waiting too longGet two subordinates to agree about vacation schedulesNegotiate a major labor-management contract
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
83
74
Keep up with price changes in a small retail storeKeep current on changes in maintenance procedures for repairing sports carsLearn information related to a complex and rapidly changing technology
Analyzing Data or Information
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
83
69
Determine the location of a lost orderDetermine the interest cost to finance a new buildingAnalyze the cost of medical care services for all hospitals in the country