Functional areas of business
As business grow separate department are established and dedication to specific function and
objectives. These departments are based on the needs of the business with varying composition
depending on the types of business
The following are functional areas of business:
1. Management; provides leadership, creates and implement strategy, approves initiatives and engages
in planning for the future
2. Operations; responsible for converting imput into output, including production and supply chain MGT
3. Finance; manages financial planning, ensuring physical health and cash availability for operations and
emergencies
4. Sales/marketing; Handel's customer request or order, sales life cycle and customers support
5. Research and development(R&D);
Focuses on creating and improving products and services, often in technology and manufacturing
sectors
6. Human resources(HR); manages recruitment, hiring, training, employee retaintion compensation and
benefit.
7. Customer service; ensures customer satisfaction, manages enquires, complaint and support.
8. Distribution; manages the delivery of good and services to customers, overseeing logistics and supply
chain
As business grow separate department are established and dedication to specific function and
objectives. These departments are based on the needs of the business with varying composition
depending on the types of business
The following are functional areas of business:
1. Management; provides leadership, creates and implement strategy, approves initiatives and engages
in planning for the future
2. Operations; responsible for converting imput into output, including production and supply chain MGT
3. Finance; manages financial planning, ensuring physical health and cash availability for operations and
emergencies
4. Sales/marketing; Handel's customer request or order, sales life cycle and customers support
5. Research and development(R&D);
Focuses on creating and improving products and services, often in technology and manufacturing
sectors
6. Human resources(HR); manages recruitment, hiring, training, employee retaintion compensation and
benefit.
7. Customer service; ensures customer satisfaction, manages enquires, complaint and support.
8. Distribution; manages the delivery of good and services to customers, overseeing logistics and supply
chain
