Executive

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/executive

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the primary function?Strategic direction, decision-making, and organizational leadership at the highest levels
2. What is the etymology?Derived from Latin 'exsequi', meaning 'to carry out' or 'to accomplish'
3. What does an executive do in a company?An executive is a senior manager who makes big decisions, plans the future, and helps the company reach its goals.
4. How did the role of an executive start?Long ago, leaders like tribal chiefs and guild masters did similar jobs, and the role grew during the Industrial Revolution when big factories needed organized leaders.

Stakeholder: Any individual, group, or organization with an interest in a company's operations.
Corporate Governance: The system of rules, practices, and processes by which a company is directed and controlled.
Digital Transformation: The integration of digital technology into all areas of a business, fundamentally changing operations and value delivery.