JUNIOR CYCLE BUSINESS STUDIES The following example shows the chain of command in a large manufacturing organisation.
Managing director Board of directors Shareholders
Finance department
Finance manager
Accountants
Marketing department
Marketing manager
Marketing staff
Management Roles
Each department in an organisation has many employees within it. In charge of these employees is the department manager.
• The finance manager is responsible for all of the organisation’s financial transactions, including the payment of bills and the receipt of income from sales.
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• The marketing manager is responsible for advertising and promoting the organisation’s product.
• The production manager is responsible for overseeing the manufacturing process and making sure that goods are produced on time and to the required standard.
• The human resources manager is responsible for recruiting new employees, organising staff training and dealing with any employee issues.
All of these managers report to the managing director, who is responsible for the organisation’s overall performance.
Organisational structure A
Go to page 85 of your Activities and Accounts Book to map the structure of an organisation you are familiar with.
