Various Departments in an Organisation

The number of departments in each organization depends on the size, and volume of business activities carried out.

Small establishments may combine the work of several departments, and process all their information in one small office. However, large organizations have several departments with separate offices. 

The following departments may exist in some organizations:

1. Administrative department.
2. Personnel department.
3. Accounting department.
4. Purchasing department.
5. Production department.
6. Marketing department.
7. Research and development department.
8. Transport department.
9. Planning department.
10. Sales department.