Department in an organization

Business Studies J.S.S 1 First Term

 WEEK 5

Department in an organization

Performance Objectives

The student should be able to:

      1. Mention the departments in an organization.

     2. List the functions of each department.

Content

Meaning of Department

A department is one of the divisions or parts of a big or small organization.

The following are various departments and their functions:

1. Administrative Department: This department is the main department or the nerve-centre of the organization. The head of this department is called the administrator or the administrative manager.

2. Account Department: This department keeps accounting records. All monetary matters are referred to it. It prepares and pays salaries to all employees. The head of this department…