Business Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Organisation design & structures · Core

Department

Also called: function

ELI5

A formal organisational unit grouped around a function or activity.

Used in conversation

“The people plan needs to explain how department affects roles and decisions.”

Pitch context

You will see “Department” in organisation plans, workforce reviews, change programmes and people reports when the discussion reaches organisation design & structures.

Why it matters: In organisation design & structures, the definition can change who is affected, accountable, protected or entitled to act.

Caution

Employment law and workplace practice vary by jurisdiction and agreement.

Sources & evidence · 2

Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.