FUNCTIONAL AREAS OF A BUSINESS.docx FUNCTIONAL AREAS OF A BUSINESS Capella University

FUNCTIONAL AREAS OF A BUSINESS.docx    FUNCTIONAL AREAS OF A BUSINESS  Capella University   Introduction  In the United States, fast-food restaurants are one of the most established organizations in the world. œA fast-food restaurant is a specific type of restaurant defined by minimal table  service and cuisine that is quickly prepared (Chepkemoi, 2019). They are also known as Quick Restaurant Services (QRS). Fast-food restaurants™ primary goal is to serve food to customers at a speedy pace.  Because fast-food restaurants are usually large organizations, it is easier to identify the different functional areas. œThese functional areas group skills and tasks to manage aspects of the business with their protocols and logic (Gartenstein, 2019). Depending on the size and type of the market in any organization is, functional areas may vary. Three of the most effective functional areas in the fast-food industry are Human resource (HR), Sales and marketing, and Information technology.  Human Resources  The human resources department is an essential part of day-to-day operation. It is one of the most critical assets. The human resources department plays an essential role in any organization by contributing productivity. Human resource significant functions are:  ï‚·Strategic management - planning for the future by meeting the organizations™ goals.  ï‚·Employment and workforce - selecting, screening, recruiting, and exiting employees.  ï‚·Human Resources Department - ensures employees receive proper training to perform