AI Automation Index

Will AI Replace Chief Executives?

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AI Vulnerability

16% risk score

Median Salary

$213,990 / year

Growth Demand

High

Constituent Task Mix

We parsed O*NET's 31 constituent tasks for this occupation and classified them by AI threat risk.

High Automation Risk (Routine Tasks) 0%
Medium Automation Risk (Cognitive/Technical) 32%
Low Automation Risk (Strategy/Leadership) 68%

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constituent Tasks

Direct or coordinate an organization's financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Confer with board members, organization officials, or staff members to discuss issues, coordinate activities, or resolve problems.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Prepare budgets for approval, including those for funding or implementation of programs.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Direct, plan, or implement policies, objectives, or activities of organizations or businesses to ensure continuing operations, to maximize returns on investments, or to increase productivity.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Prepare or present reports concerning activities, expenses, budgets, government statutes or rulings, or other items affecting businesses or program services.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Implement corrective action plans to solve organizational or departmental problems.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Analyze operations to evaluate performance of a company or its staff in meeting objectives or to determine areas of potential cost reduction, program improvement, or policy change.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Direct or coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Direct human resources activities, including the approval of human resource plans or activities, the selection of directors or other high-level staff, or establishment or organization of major departments.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Appoint department heads or managers and assign or delegate responsibilities to them.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Interpret and explain policies, rules, regulations, or laws to organizations, government or corporate officials, or individuals.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Review reports submitted by staff members to recommend approval or to suggest changes.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Negotiate or approve contracts or agreements with suppliers, distributors, federal or state agencies, or other organizational entities.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Establish departmental responsibilities and coordinate functions among departments and sites.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Deliver speeches, write articles, or present information at meetings or conventions to promote services, exchange ideas, or accomplish objectives.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Serve as liaisons between organizations, shareholders, and outside organizations.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Coordinate the development or implementation of budgetary control systems, recordkeeping systems, or other administrative control processes.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Preside over, or serve on, boards of directors, management committees, or other governing boards.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Attend and participate in meetings of municipal councils or council committees.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Organize or approve promotional campaigns.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Nominate citizens to boards or commissions.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Conduct or direct investigations or hearings to resolve complaints or violations of laws, or testify at such hearings.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Direct or coordinate activities of businesses involved with buying or selling investment products or financial services.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Prepare bylaws approved by elected officials, and ensure that bylaws are enforced.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Make presentations to legislative or other government committees regarding policies, programs, or budgets.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Review and analyze legislation, laws, or public policy and recommend changes to promote or support interests of the general population or special groups.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Direct non-merchandising departments, such as advertising, purchasing, credit, or accounting.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Refer major policy matters to elected representatives for final decisions.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Direct or conduct studies or research on issues affecting areas of responsibility.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Administer programs for selection of sites, construction of buildings, or provision of equipment or supplies.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Represent organizations or promote their objectives at official functions, or delegate representatives to do so.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

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