This activity is important because managers should consider the need for physical ability in a job when conducting a job onalysis, as well as when hiring and assessing employees. It is oiten ossumed that physical recuirements are associated with jobs that do not require a college degree, but there are many professlonal careers that demand both cognitive and physical abilities such os strength, stamina, and flexibility. The goal of this activity is for you to learn about jobs requiring both cognitive and physical abilities. Read the case and answer the questions that follow. You can probably name many business careers that demand mental agilty, but what about physical agility? If you're a business student and you don't relish the idea of sitting behind a desk from 9 to 5 , one of these professions might be for you. If you graduate with a degree in Golf Course Management, you'l need to walk around the course on a regulor basis managing the appropriate type and amount of turf grass. the consistency of sand traps, and levels of water hazards. The fairways must be expertly maintained, requiring specialized knowledge in course layout and design. In addition, you'll need to manage subordinates in a wide range of jobs, from marketing to landscaping, and deal with o wide range of suppliers and customers. With a BBA in Supply Chain Management, working in a manufocturing environment is not unusual. As a worehouse manager, you'll need specific knowledge of the industry, technical software, and financial plonning. What may surprise you is to what degree this job keeps you physically busy, as you novigote ond organize worehouses, orchestrating the incoming and outgoing materials. That's a lot of walking, gyen that more than haif of worehouses are between about 27.000 and 83,000 feot in size (U.S. Energy Information Administration) Auditors sit 89.5 percent of the workday (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statntics) In this Job, you would need considerable focus. critical thinking skills, and occounting sofware knowledge. But if you ore a specialized foctory auditor, you travel to manufacturing locations all over the world to inspect records relating to fair working conditions and poy. Safety can also be a concern in the case of visiting factories that are hazardous, or that hove bumec or collapsed. People in this job may feel a heavy responsibility when considering whether to close a factory in another country due to financial wrongdoing or as a part of a safety team. If you major in Hotel and Restourant Management, you will expect a fast paced, exciting job, possibly in locations around the world. But this career con be stressful and requires the ability to balance tasks and responsibilities. You are also likely to stand for extended periods of time and to work long hours. These managers may be very involved in the hands on work, gathering supplies, handling food, and checking on a variety of employees in what could include a large bulding and extensive grounds. An unusual skill you may need is spotting details, such as inspecting for cleanliness or precision. Finally, Ranch Management is a demanding degree progrom and career You may overlook the production and care of farm animals and livestock. This would require you to drive a truck or tractor, or even ride horseback over large areas of land You may supervise a farm that has needs for crop planning. greenhouses, or nurseries. This can require analytical skills and scientific knowledge. Animais may need help doy or night, and bad weather demands quick action. This is defintely not a 9105job. 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