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45 lines
3.3 KiB
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# Tasks & work activities — lean manager
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Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 15-2031.00 (Operations Research Analysts) — manual nearest-occupation mapping via ISCO group 2421; the official ESCO crosswalk has no entry for this ESCO occupation.
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## Task statements
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- **[Core]** Present the results of mathematical modeling and data analysis to management or other end users.
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- **[Core]** Educate staff in the use of mathematical models.
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- **[Core]** Review research literature.
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- **[Core]** Formulate mathematical or simulation models of problems, relating constants and variables, restrictions, alternatives, conflicting objectives, and their numerical parameters.
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- **[Core]** Collaborate with others in the organization to ensure successful implementation of chosen problem solutions.
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- **[Core]** Analyze information obtained from management to conceptualize and define operational problems.
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- **[Core]** Perform validation and testing of models to ensure adequacy, and reformulate models, as necessary.
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- **[Core]** Collaborate with senior managers and decision makers to identify and solve a variety of problems and to clarify management objectives.
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- **[Core]** Define data requirements, and gather and validate information, applying judgment and statistical tests.
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- **[Core]** Study and analyze information about alternative courses of action to determine which plan will offer the best outcomes.
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- **[Core]** Prepare management reports defining and evaluating problems and recommending solutions.
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- **[Core]** Break systems into their components, assign numerical values to each component, and examine the mathematical relationships between them.
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- **[Core]** Specify manipulative or computational methods to be applied to models.
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- **[Core]** Observe the current system in operation, and gather and analyze information about each of the component problems, using a variety of sources.
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- **[Core]** Design, conduct, and evaluate experimental operational models in cases where models cannot be developed from existing data.
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- **[Core]** Develop and apply time and cost networks to plan, control, and review large projects.
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- **[Core]** Develop business methods and procedures, including accounting systems, file systems, office systems, logistics systems, and production schedules.
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## Detailed work activities
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- Analyze data to identify or resolve operational problems.
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- Analyze data to identify trends or relationships among variables.
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- Analyze project data to determine specifications or requirements.
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- Apply information technology to solve business or other applied problems.
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- Apply mathematical principles or statistical approaches to solve problems in scientific or applied fields.
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- Collaborate with others to resolve information technology issues.
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- Conduct research to gain information about products or processes.
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- Design computer modeling or simulation programs.
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- Determine appropriate methods for data analysis.
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- Develop detailed project plans.
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- Develop scientific or mathematical models.
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- Document operational activities.
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- Evaluate data quality.
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- Manage budgets for appropriate resource allocation.
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- Present research results to others.
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- Review professional literature to maintain professional knowledge.
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- Train others on work processes.
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- Troubleshoot issues with computer applications or systems.
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