Organizational Type | Description | Example |
Public Company | A company whose shares are traded publicly on a stock exchange and can be bought by anyone. | Apple Inc., Google LLC |
Government Department | A specific branch of the government responsible for a particular area of public administration. | Department of Health |
Government Authority | A public organization created by a government to undertake commercial activities on its behalf. | Port Authority |
Private Company | A business owned by private individuals or entities and not publicly traded. | Cargill, Koch Industries |
Non-Profit Organization | An organization dedicated to furthering a social cause or advocating for a shared point of interest. | Red Cross, World Wildlife Fund |
Startup | A young company founded to develop a unique product or service, typically in the tech sector. | SpaceX, Airbnb |
Multinational Corporation | A corporation that operates in multiple countries, managing production or delivering services in more than one country. | Nestlé, Microsoft |
Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) | Independent firms which employ fewer than a given number of employees. | Local restaurants, small manufacturing firms |
Educational Institution | An organization dedicated to education and research, typically including schools, colleges, and universities. | Harvard University, local high schools |
Cooperative | An organization owned and operated by a group of individuals for their mutual benefit. | Credit unions, agricultural cooperatives |
Organisation Units
Executive Office
Human Resources (HR)
Finance and Accounting
Marketing
Sales
Customer Service
Operations
Information Technology (IT)
Legal Department
Research and Development (R&D)
Compliance
Supply Chain Management
Procurement
Public Relations (PR)
Product Development
Quality Assurance (QA)
Facilities Management
Internal Audit
Strategic Planning
Risk Management
Project Management Office (PMO)
Business Development
Training and Development
Corporate Communications
Data Analytics
Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)
Community Relations
Investor Relations
Innovation Lab
Customer Experience (CX)
Administrative Services
Technical Support
Event Management
Grants and Funding
Policy Analysis
Security and Surveillance
Logistics
Membership Services
Media Relations
Crisis Management