Definition of executive in the English dictionary
The first definition of executive in the dictionary is a person or group responsible for the administration of a project, activity, or business. Other definition of executive is the branch of government responsible for carrying out laws, decrees, etc; administration. Executive is also having the function or purpose of carrying plans, orders, laws, etc, into practical effect.
TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «EXECUTIVE»
The term «executive» is very widely used and occupies the
2.691 position in our list of most widely used terms in the
English dictionary.
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10 QUOTES WITH «EXECUTIVE»
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executive.
The vice-president of an advertising agency is a bit of executive fungus that forms on a desk that has been exposed to conference.
For every rude executive who makes it to the top, there are nine successful executives with good manners.
Evidence of defendants' lavish lifestyles is often used to provide a motive for fraud. Jurors sometimes wonder why an executive making tens of millions of dollars would cheat to make even more. Evidence of habitual gluttony helps provide the answer.
I was the editor of the 'News of the World;' I was the editor of the 'Sun' and chief executive.
I accept that responsibility and ask only that I be judged by my performance as its chief executive.
Where I'd like to see more women is at the executive table.
It is the union of independence and dependence of these branches - legislative, executive and judicial - and of the governmental functions possessed by each of them, that constitutes the marvellous genius of this unrivalled document.
Part of executive functions is the ability to look to a goal deadline and assess where an organization is in meeting it.
In the business world an executive knows something about everything, a technician knows everything about something and the switchboard operator knows everything.
As the leader of twelve apostles, even Jesus had more executive experience than Obama.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «EXECUTIVE»
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executive in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
executive and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The
Executive Unbound: After the Madisonian Republic
Many argue the Constitution itself is in grave danger. What is to be done? The answer, according to legal scholars Eric Posner and Adrian Vermeule, is nothing.
Eric A. Posner, Adrian Vermeule, 2011
2
The Effective
Executive
Drucker identifies five practices essential to business effectiveness that can, and must, be learned: Management of time Choosing what to contribute to the practical organization Knowing where and how to mobilize strength for best effect ...
3
Advanced Skills in
Executive Protection
All available training and study material, individual case studies, and real scenarios, combined with professional experience, serve as the foundation for this specialist's manual.
4
Research Handbook on
Executive Pay
Research on executive compensation has exploded in recent years, and this volume of specially commissioned essays brings the reader up-to-date on all of the latest developments in the field.
Randall S. Thomas, John S. Beasley, Jennifer G. Hill, 2012
CIA superagent Mitch Rapp battles global terrorism in a high-octane follow-up to The New York Times bestselling Separation of Power -- another chillingly authentic adventure from the master of the political thriller.
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Executive Coaching with Backbone and Heart: A Systems ...
Praise for Executive Coaching with Backbone and Heart "In this book, O'Neill brings form and structure to the art of executive coaching.
Mary Beth A. O'Neill, 2011
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An Introduction to
Executive Compensation
This book not only proposes a reason--executives need incentives in order to maximize firm value (economists call this "agency theory")--it also describes the nature and design of executive compensation practices.
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Introduction to
Executive Protection: Second Edition
Practical Providing realistic information on medical emergencies both natural and malicious, the book dedicates several chapters to outlining the character and conduct of the professional protection agent.
9
Smart but Scattered: The Revolutionary "
Executive Skills" ...
Helpful worksheets and forms can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size. Small changes can add up to big improvements--this empowering book shows how.
Peg Dawson, Richard Guare, 2011
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Coaching Students with
Executive Skills Deficits
This practical manual presents an evidence-based coaching model for helping students whose academic performance is suffering due to deficits in executive skills, including time and task management, planning, organization, impulse control, ...
Peg Dawson, Richard Guare, 2012
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «EXECUTIVE»
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executive is used in the context of the following news items.
Westpac appoints Disney executive as 'chief customer officer'
Westpac chief executive Brian Hartzer said in a memo sent to the bank's staff on Friday that Disney is "one of the world's most loved brands and ... «Sydney Morning Herald, Jul 15»
Tennessee bank executive, family kidnapped, forced to rob own bank
Two armed home invaders took a Tennessee bank executive and his family hostage Tuesday morning, herded them into the family car and ... «Fox News, Jul 15»
Kalamazoo immigrants show support for President Obama's …
"Today is about raising awareness that we can't have lawsuits that are meant to undo this executive order," said state Rep. Jon Hoadley ... «MLive.com, Jul 15»
Tesla Hires Ex-Burberry Executive to Lead North American Sales
Tesla Motors Inc. has hired former Burberry senior vice president Ganesh Srivats, adding a sales executive to help the electric-car maker ... «Bloomberg, Jul 15»
Senior Alibaba Executive Detained In Corruption Probe
Chinese police has detained the executive director of Alibaba Alibaba Pictures over bribery allegations related to his previous position at ... «Forbes, Jul 15»
SC leaves it to executive judges to suspend court work during …
It would be up to the executive judges in areas under an "Orange Rainfall Warning" whether or not to suspend work in their respective courts on ... «GMA News, Jul 15»
Hong Kong Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying slams technology …
Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying yesterday slammed filibustering by some pan-democrat lawmakers blocking the creation of an innovation ... «South China Morning Post, Jul 15»
Siemens executive says pricing pressures still high in turbine market
TORONTO (Reuters) - German industrial company Siemens AG has not seen an easing in pricing pressures in the gas-fired turbine market, the ... «Business Insider, Jul 15»
Immigration Reform 2015: Obama Executive Action Lawsuit Heads …
A coalition of 26 U.S. states has challenged President Barack Obama's executive action to shield millions of undocumented immigrants from ... «International Business Times, Jul 15»
FIFA bans former CONCACAF executive Chuck Blazer for life from …
FIFA banned former executive committee member and ex-CONCACAF general secretary Chuck Blazer from all soccer-related activity for life on ... «MLSsoccer.com, Jul 15»
