6- DEPARTMENTATION BY PROCESS

DEPARTMENTATION BY PROCESS
Reviewed by Hammad Naziron Apr 01 2013
Rating: 5

This type of departmentation is found in production and operative levels. Such type of

departmentation can be found in paint or elec

troplating process. Departmentalization

by process groups jobs on the basis of product or customer flow. Each process

requires particular skills and offers a basis for homogeneous categorizing of work

activities. A patient preparing for an operation

would first engage in preliminary diagnostic tests, and then go through the admitting process, undergo a procedure in

surgery, receiver post operative care, be discharged and perhaps receive out-patient

attention. These services are each administered by different departments.

ADVANTAGES

1- It simplifies training.

2- Achieve economic advantage.

3- Uses specialized technology.

DISADVANTAGES

1- Coordination of departments is difficult.

2- Responsibility for profit is at the top.