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Universal Company Organizational Structure (Modular)
This structure encompasses almost all possible departments that may exist in a company within any industry. Each block is a module — companies can combine them based on their needs.
I. STRATEGY & LEADERSHIP
Company governance, development, and oversight
Board of Directors
Supervisory Board
Audit Committee
Nominations and Remunerations Committee
Executive Leadership (C-Suite)
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)
Chief Product Officer (CPO)
Chief Legal Officer (CLO)
Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)
Corporate Strategy
Strategic Planning
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
Investment Analysis
Business Development
II. CORE OPERATIONS
Company's day-to-day work in creating products/services
Research & Development (R&D)
Fundamental Research
Applied Research
Prototyping
Innovation Lab
Design & Engineering
Industrial Design
UX/UI Design
Engineering Department
Solution Architecture
Manufacturing/Production
Shop-Floor Production
Assembly Lines
Quality Control (QC)
Equipment Maintenance
Software Development
Frontend Development
Backend Development
Mobile Development
QA & Testing
DevOps & SRE
Content & Creative
Creative Agency
Media Production
Copywriting
Content Localization
III. COMMERCIAL FUNCTIONS
Sales, marketing, and customer interaction
Marketing
Product Marketing
Digital Marketing
Brand Management
Market Research
Performance Marketing
Sales
B2B Sales
B2C Sales
B2G Sales
G2B Sales
G2C Sales
G2G Sales
Partnership Sales
Key Account Management
Telemarketing
Customer Experience
Customer Service
Technical Support
Loyalty Management
User Community
Channel Management
Distribution
Franchising
Online Platforms
Retail Network
IV. OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
Enabling core business processes
A. Physical Logistics & Supply Chain
Procurement
Strategic Procurement
Operational Procurement
Supplier Management
Tender Department
Logistics
Warehousing
Transportation & Delivery
Customs Clearance
Inventory Management
Supply Chain
Demand Planning
Supply Management
Supply Chain Optimization
Supply Chain Risk Management
B. Digital Infrastructure
Information Technology (IT)
Corporate IT
Infrastructure (Servers, Networks)
Information Security (InfoSec)
Employee Technical Support
Data & Analytics
Data Engineering
Business Intelligence (BI)
Data Science
Product Analytics
V. BUSINESS SUPPORT
Administrative and auxiliary functions
Finance
Accounting
Financial Control
Treasury
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
Tax Planning
Legal Department
Corporate Law
Contracts & Agreements
Intellectual Property
Compliance & Regulatory Affairs
Litigation
Human Resources (HR)
Recruitment
Learning & Development (L&D)
Compensation & Benefits
HR Business Partners
Corporate Culture
Offboarding & Separation
Administration
Office Management
Records Management
Office Procurement
Facilities Management
VI. SPECIALIZED FUNCTIONS
Industry-specific and specialized departments
Regulatory Affairs
Product Registration
Certification
Regulator Relations
Regulatory Documentation
Project Management Office (PMO)
Project Management
Methodologies
Project Reporting
Portfolio Management
Quality Management
Quality Management Systems
Process Audit
Continuous Improvement
Standardization
Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
Occupational Safety
Labor Protection
Industrial Safety
Environmental Control
VII. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
Functions emerging as the company grows
Corporate Communications
PR & Media Relations
Internal Communications
Corporate Social Responsibility
Reputation Management
Risk Management
Risk Identification
Insurance
Business Continuity
Internal Control
Sustainability
Environmental Initiatives
Social Projects
ESG Reporting
Supply Chain Ethics
International Expansion
Regional Offices
Business Localization
Global Strategy
Cultural Adaptation
Events & Partnerships
Event Organization
Partnership Programs
Sponsorship
Ecosystem Development
Key Features of the Universal Structure:
Modularity — the company selects only the necessary blocks.
Scalability — departments can be small teams or large divisions.
Industry Adaptability — applicable for IT, manufacturing, retail, services.
Flexibility — allows for creating matrix or flat structures.
Comprehensiveness — covers all possible business functions.
Adaptation Examples:
Startup: II.A + III + V (minimal set)
Manufacturing Company: I + II.A + IV.A + V + VI
IT Corporation: I + II.B + III + IV.B + V + VII
This structure serves as a map for building or analyzing any organization, ensuring comprehensive coverage while maintaining flexibility for specific business needs.
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