Organisation Flashcards
production department
The production department is responsible for manufacturing the products which are then sold
legal department
The employees in the legal department read, understand, and interpret documents connected with the law.
marketing department
The marketing department decides on where to sell the products, how to advertise them, and the price.
sales department
The sales department handles orders for the company’s products.
human resources department
The human resources department is responsible for paying salaries, employing new staff, and keeping files on each employee.
purchasing department
The people in the purchasing department compare prices and discounts from suppliers and buy materials.
accounts/accounting department
All the invoices from both purchases and sales are processed in the accounts/accounting department.
finance department
The end-of-year results are analysed, the budget set, and short- and long-term loans arranged in the finance department.
information technology department
The experts in the information technology department maintain the company’s computer systems, update software, and develop new computer applications.
production department
The production department improves, adapts, and changes the products and works to make technical plans for products for the future.
subsidiary
a company which is at least half-owned by
another company
factory/plant
a large building or group of buildings where
goods are made (using machinery)
call center
an office where people answer questions
and make sales over the phone
service center
a place where faulty products are mended
headquarters
the main office or building of a company
