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| While "'''Executive officer'''" literally refers to a person responsible for the performance of duties involved in running an ], the exact meaning of the role is highly variable, depending on the organization. | While "'''Executive officer'''" literally refers to a person responsible for the performance of duties involved in running an ], the exact meaning of the role is highly variable, depending on the organization. | ||
| In many ], an executive officer (XO) is the second-in-command, reporting to the ] (CO). The XO is typically responsible for the management of day-to-day activities, freeing the commander to concentrate on planning the unit's next move. The XO also takes charge in the absence of the commander, and the position is frequently a stepping stone to a command position. | In many ], an executive officer (XO) is the second-in-command, reporting to the ] (CO). The XO is typically responsible for the management of day-to-day activities, freeing the commander to concentrate on planning the unit's next move. The XO also takes charge in the absence of the commander, and the position is frequently a stepping stone to a command position. The term is not used in the ], in which the designation second-in-command (2i/c) is used as a formal appointment. In the ], an executive officer is only carried in larger ships, such as ]s. He always holds the rank of ], and is usually referred to simply as "the Commander". In smaller ships, such as ]s and ]s, the second-in-command is the ]. | ||
| In ], the executive officers are the top officers of a corporation, the ] (CEO) being the best-known type. The definition varies; for instance, the ] defines "executive officers" as the five most highly-compensated officers not also sitting on the ]. | In ], the executive officers are the top officers of a corporation, the ] (CEO) being the best-known type. The definition varies; for instance, the ] defines "executive officers" as the five most highly-compensated officers not also sitting on the ]. | ||
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While "Executive officer" literally refers to a person responsible for the performance of duties involved in running an organization, the exact meaning of the role is highly variable, depending on the organization.
In many militaries, an executive officer (XO) is the second-in-command, reporting to the commanding officer (CO). The XO is typically responsible for the management of day-to-day activities, freeing the commander to concentrate on planning the unit's next move. The XO also takes charge in the absence of the commander, and the position is frequently a stepping stone to a command position. The term is not used in the British Army, in which the designation second-in-command (2i/c) is used as a formal appointment. In the Royal Navy, an executive officer is only carried in larger ships, such as aircraft carriers. He always holds the rank of commander, and is usually referred to simply as "the Commander". In smaller ships, such as frigates and submarines, the second-in-command is the first lieutenant.
In business, the executive officers are the top officers of a corporation, the chief executive officer (CEO) being the best-known type. The definition varies; for instance, the California Corporate Disclosure Act defines "executive officers" as the five most highly-compensated officers not also sitting on the board of directors.
In government, "executive officer" may be anyone with decisionmaking responsibility in the executive branch of the government.
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