The department
Example: Department groups employees based on function within an organization
Definition
"The department" refers to a distinct unit within an organization that groups employees based on their shared functions or responsibilities, such as finance, marketing, or human resources, to efficiently manage specific tasks and objectives.
Etymology
The word "department" originates from the Old French term 'departement,' which means a division or separation. It evolved from the verb 'departir,' meaning to divide or distribute. Did you know? The concept of departments became popular as organizations grew more complex and needed clear functional divisions.
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"The department" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Management - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 108 commonly used words.
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