Business Studies- Departmental Functions

Question 1

Small businesses can operate without being divided into departments. This is because they are often run informally. However, large organisations, ones which employ tens of thousands of people for example, need to be broken down into smaller units. Each department in a business will specialise in one particular function. Everyone in the department will focus on a narrow range of activities and have a common purpose. Traditionally, a business may be divided into four departments. These are:

Answer 1

production, marketing, finance and human resources.

Question 2

It is very important for departments to work together. They are interdependent, which means..

Answer 2

that they rely on each other for their success. There must be good communication between departments to ensure that the business runs effectively.