Business Organisations, Structures and Functions

BBC Bitesize: Types of Business Organisations

• Explains different types of business organisations

BBC Bitesize: Job Roles and Responsibilities and Their Characteristics

• Describes the roles and responsibilities of various personnel within organisations

Business Organisational Structures, Types and Benefits

• Article from Indeed listing the various types of structures, and outlining their purpose and benefits.

Functional Areas of Business

• Identifies the primary functional areas within a business, the key people and explains the activities within each functional area.

Office Setup

• Textbook chapter describing function and organisation of the office

Roles and Responsibilities

• In-depth look at organisational roles and responsibilities 

Types of Business Organisations

• Describes different business types and their advantages and disadvantages

What Are the Departments in a Business? (Plus Their Uses)

• Overview of the different types of departments and what their purposes and uses are

What Is an Organisational Structure?

• Factsheet from the Institute of Directors

Organisational Charts

Create Organization Chart in 2 Minutes | PowerPoint Tutorials

• YouTube video showing how to create an organisation chart in PowerPoint (in just 2 minutes!)

Create an Organisation Chart in Office By Using SmartArt

• Microsoft support article

How To Make An Org Chart In Word

• YouTube video showing how to create an organisation chart in Word in just a couple of minutes

Organisational Chart: Types, Meaning, and How It Works

• Good description of organisational charts

The Purpose of an Organisation Chart (With Types and Examples)

• Discusses the purpose in having one and provides some examples

Workplace Legislation

Data Protection Commission

• The Data Protection Commission (DPC) is the national independent authority responsible for upholding the fundamental right of individuals in the EU to have their personal data protected

Equality in the Workplace

• Citizen's Information summary of equality legislation

Health and Safety Authority

• National body in Ireland with responsibility for occupational health and safety

Overview of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

• Citizen's Information summary of GDPR

A Short Guide to the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act, 2005

• A brief overview of the responsibilities of key stakeholders including employers and workers under Safety, Health and Welfare at Work legislation

Working Hours

• Citizen's Information summary of working hours legislation

Working Time Directive

• EU Labour Law directive regulating organisation of workling time