Functional Areas in a Business OrganizationIn all industrial businesses, there are a number of key tasks or functions that must be performed regularly. Inventory must be purchased, invoices must be paid, customers must be served, and customer requests must be handled. In a small organization, all work may be done occasionally by one or two people, but in a large organization, people must be specialized in many different individual tasks. It is generally easier for a larger company to identify distinct functional areas because employees work together within departments. Each individual department performs tasks related to its particular area. The main objective of functional areas is to ensure that all important business activities are carried out. This is essential if the company is to achieve its goals and objectives. Functional Areas of Cadbury, The Human Resources Function: The HR function is responsible for recruiting new employees and ensuring that each vacant position is filled with the best person for the job. New employees usually take part in an induction program which teaches them everything about Cadbury and their work. The human resources function aims to ensure that the company retains competent and experienced staff by analyzing its turnover figures to show the rate at which people are leaving the organization. Many employees have basic expectations of their employer: they expect to be treated appropriately, paid fairly, have suitable working conditions, training opportunities and support. if they are ill or have serious personal problems. Many companies have staff associations that monitor and publicize staff opinions and conditions. In other companies, unions may represent workers, especially regarding wages and ...... middle of paper ...... delivery and refer any issues to the supplier. Materials should be purchased at a competitive price. Today, many production processes are automated. This means that machines or robots perform all routine or dangerous jobs. Control by the operator of the proper functioning of productions by checking consoles and computer screens. The function of products also includes all of the following aspects of production:1. Production planning2. Production control3. Control of machine usage4. Control of machine usage5. Control of personnel utilization6. Final Quality Checks Production Function: • Order raw material inventory • Store and verify raw material supplies • Plan production schedules • Produce or assemble finished products • Check product quality • Make repairs on machines and the equipment.