This document discusses different aspects of business organization and functions. It covers topics like the various business functions including human resources, finance, operations, sales and marketing, research and development, administration and IT, and customer service. It also discusses different types of business organization structures such as hierarchical, pyramidal, entrepreneurial/centralized, collaborative, circular/flat, and matrix structures. Finally, it notes that business structures are changing and becoming less hierarchical with an emphasis on communication and collaboration across sections.
21. HRHuman Resources
Recruitment & Retention
Redundancy
Motivation
Professional
Development & Training
Health & Safety
Conditions
22. HRHuman Resources
Recruitment & Retention
Redundancy
Motivation
Professional
Development & Training
Health & Safety
Conditions
Liaison with
trade unions
23. HRHuman Resources
Recruitment & Retention
Dismissal
Redundancy
Motivation
Professional
Development & Training
Health & Safety
Conditions
Liaison with
trade unions
36. Research & DevelopmentRD
New product development
Product improvements
Competitive advantage
Value added
Product testing
37. Research & DevelopmentRD
New product development
Product improvements
Competitive advantage
Value added
Product testing
Efficiency gains
38. Research & DevelopmentRD
New product development
Product improvements
Competitive advantage
Value added
Product testing
Efficiency gains
Cost savings
99. CHARTS
ORGANIZATION
Changes to business structures
Linked to new thinking on leadership and
management
Less hierarchical
Global businesses – more complex structures
100. CHARTS
ORGANIZATION
Changes to business structures
Linked to new thinking on leadership and
management
Less hierarchical
Emphasis on communication
and collaboration between sections
Global businesses – more complex structures