Functions

Organisation management usually top down, split into different functions enabling:

• clear chain of command
• clear roles and responsibilities
• specialisation

Breakdown of organisation into functions aims to deliver efficiency and cost effectiveness.
Functions fit into broad high level set of functions:

• Human Resource (H.R.) management
• Operations management
• Strategic management
• Marketing management
• Financial management
• Information Technology (I.T.) management

I.T. separate function – requires management, objectives integrated with other functions to meet organisations goals.