Functional Areas of Business

Departments in a business organization are structured according to certain functions. The

departments of various organizations will differ depending on the type of business. Below are
four main functions that tend to be general to most organizations.
Production
The production department is responsible for transforming raw materials into finished products.
They are also responsible for quality control to ensure that required standards are met.
Finance/Accounts
The accounts department makes and receives all payments on behalf of the business and records
all financial transactions
Marketing
This department creates awareness for the firm products and motivates consumers to buy. They
also carry out market research to identify customer’s needs
Human Resources/Personnel
The human resource department recruits and selects staff for the business organization. They
are also responsible for staff training and welfare.