business functions

IT

leverages technology to support and enhance business processes

finance

manages the company’s financial resources to support business objectives

accounting

records and reports the financial transactions of the business

legal

ensures the business operates within lawful and regulatory frameworks

operations

transforms inputs into the final products or services offered by the business

HR

develops and maintains the organizational’s human capital

customer service

maintains relationships with customers post-purchase

supply chain management

coordinates the flow of resources throughout the business system

research and development

creates new products or services to meet future market needs

marketing

communicates the business’s value proposition to potential customers