departments in enterprise

Question 1

what are the different departments in the enterprise?

Answer 1

1. marketing function
2. accounting and finance function
3. human resources function
4. production function
5. research & development

Question 2

describe marketing function

Answer 2

1. researches what customers need
2. analyses how to enterprise can satisfy these needs

Question 3

describe human resources function

Answer 3

1. recruitment and selection to ensure right people are recruited for the right jobs
2. training and development of new and existing staffs to enable them to carry out their responsibilities effectively to their full potential
3. employee relations - negotiation over pay and conditions
4. dealing with complains from employees/employers
5. health and safety - ensures a safe and healthy working environment for employees

Question 4

describe accounting and finance function

Answer 4

1. keep financial records of transactions like the purchasing of goods
2. preparation of financial statements
3. administration of payroll
4. analysing of financial health of enterprise
5. prepare management accounting information and analysis to help managers plan, control and make decisions

Question 5

describe production function

Answer 5

undertakes activities neccessary to provide products and services like planning productions and manpower schedules, controlling of inventory, managing of product quality and maintenance of plant and equipment

Question 6

describe purchasing function

Answer 6

responsiblle for sourcing and buying food, ingredients and equipment eg. rice cookers, blenders

Question 6

describe research and development (R&D) function

Answer 6

1. devloping new products/processes
2. improve existing products/processes
   must coordinate closely with marketing activities to ensure enterprise if providing customers with what they want
   eg. regularly creating/revising menus to stay relevant to consumer food preferences

Question 6

describe facilities function

Answer 6

ensure work premises and installations eg. air cons, cold rooms are well maintained to minimize distruptions to business activities

Question 7

what are the other departments?

Answer 7

purchasing, safety & security, facilities, information & technology, public relations & communications

Question 8

what are the major sectors in Singapore?

Answer 8

1. construction
2. manufacturing
3. transportation & storage
4. finance & insurance
5. accomodation & food services
6. wholesale & retail
7. information & communications
8. business services