Shark Tank - Business Departments

What does supply chain do?

• Makes sure the products meet the company's and legal standards

• Researches and develops new materials or chemicals.

• Deals with the hiring, administration, and training of personnel.

• Finds and purchases materials necessary for production and focuses on the logistics of transportation

Which department is in charge of making sure the workplace is safe?

(a)  

Accounting and Finance sells a company's products

• True

• False

What is the purpose of quality control?

• To make sure a product is made accurately and effectively.

• To control the high speed networks at the office.

• To create quality advertising images and maintain a quality brand image.

• To make sure the company hires the best employees possible.

Which department actually makes the products being sold?

(a)  

If you wanted to promote a product, which department would be most helpful?

• Legal

• Marketing and Advertising

• Production

• Human Resources

If you wanted to invent a new food additive (like no calorie sugar for your lemonade) which department could do this?

• Legal

• Research & Development

• Supply Chain

• Quality Control

If you thought you were being treated unfairly by your boss, which department could you go to for help?

(a)  

If you aren't sure if you can sell your product in another state, which department could you ask?

• Human Resources

• Supply Chain

• Legal

• Sales and Customer Service

If someone spends most of their day responding to complaints or questions about your product, they most likely work in..

• Sales & Customer Service

• Production

• IT

• Legal