Meaning of Department
Department refers to the splitting or dividing of an organisation in to smaller unit for easy administration and proper management.
An organisation is divided into departments and office such as;
i) Administrative department
ii) Personnel department
iii) Production development
iv) Account department
v) Purchasing department
vi) Sales department
vii)Transport department
i) Administrative department: This department is responsible for co-ordinating and directing the affairs of the organisation. It is usually headed by an administrator. He formulates policies, directs the business affairs etc.
ii) Personnel department: This department is responsible for matters concerning the welfare of the staff (employees) such as employment, training, promotions etc.
iii) Production department: This department is responsible for producing/converting raw materials into finished goods or products.
iv) Account department: This department is responsible for recording all the financial transaction (income and expenditure) and payment of salaries.
v) Purchasing department: This department is responsible for the buying of either raw materials or finished goods and the equipment needed by the organization.
vi) Sales department: This department is responsible for selling the company’s products at a profit.
vii)Transportation department: This department is responsible for the movement of workers and goods from one place to another and also the maintenance of all the vehicles.
Tests and Exercises
(1)…………. is the splitting of an organisation into smaller units. (a) dividing (b)specialization (c)departmentalisation (d)coordinating. Answer: Departmentalisation
(2)The following are forms of departments except ………… (a)Transport (b)Sales (c) Purchasing (d)Payment. Answer: Payment
(3)…………… department is responsible for recruiting of new staff. (a)Personnel (b)selection (c)sales (d)purchasing. Answer: Personnel
(4)……………. department is responsible for the recording of financial transactions in an organisation. (a)personnel (b)account (c)administrative (d)sales. Answer: Account
(5)…………. department is responsible for the conversion of raw materials into finished goods. (a)production (b)personnel (c)purchasing (d)transport. Answer: Production
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