A business can be divided into several functions (departments), each with a specialist of that field working in them. It is important for them to all work together well as a business can be made up from just one department.

Accounting and Finance - this department monitors and controls the business’s financial resources making sure that costs are kept under control so that the business can continue to function. Examples of what they do are; records of products sold, cost of goods sold, any taxes due, operating payroll and setting budgets.

Operations Management and Production - This department in charge of the process of turning resources into a product that the business sells. Their main duties are; making sure production is efficient, maintenance of equipment, stock control, quality control and managing technological changes to production.

Marketing and Support Services - This department is in charge of everything to do with the customer within a business, and this is the department that a customer communicates with. Their responsibilities are; market research, Marketing, making sure the customer is satisfied if they have complained, making sure the business has a good reputation

Human Resource Management - This is the department that is responsible for the wellbeing of the employees in a business. This includes; rectruitmen, training, termination of employees and trying to solve conflicts between employees.