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functional areas in oxfam and sainsburys
- Essay length: 2009 words
- Submitted: 12/03/2008
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Marked by teacher:
David Salter
Teacher essay summary
**** Parts of this are very good showing well considered analysis. Other parts seem to show a lack of understanding of what both businesses are about. It is important to do some research into an organisation you are writing about and ensure you understand it before writing.
Marked by teacher David Salter 01/12/2012
The first 200 words of this essay...
In this assignment, I will be writing about the different departments in Oxfam and Sainsbury's.
SAINSBURY'S
One of Sainsbury's main functional areas is distribution. They ensure goods are delivered in the right place, at the right time and in the right condition. Distribution is also involves arranging for goods to be cost effective.
* Planning vehicle routes to avoid back tracking. This keeps fuel costs down and saves time.
* Making sure that goods are stored appropriately before they are delivered.
* Checking if deliveries match the order.
Human recourses
The human resources of business are its employees. HR is responsible for employing knew staff and making sure each vacancy is filled.
* Advertising job vacancies.
* Maintaining staff records.
* Advertising promotional opportunities.
* Checking health and safety and keeping accident records.
Finance
In nearly all organisations the most important functional area is the finance department. Sainsbury finance staff support the accountants by keeping financial records.
* Record money received
* Checking and paying invoices received.
* Preparing the pay roll and paying the staff salaries
* Issuing regular budget reports to
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MbT essay summary
**** Parts of this are very good showing well considered analysis. Other parts seem to show a lack of understanding of what both businesses are about. It is important to do some research into an organisation you are writing about and ensure you understand it before writing.
