what is an office? describe any four functions of office

what is an office? describe any four functions of office

An office is generally a building, room or other area where an organization's employees perform administrative work in order to support and realize objects and goals of the organization. 

any 4-function function of office are, 

1. Receiving and collecting information: an office receives and collects information from two sources. they are internal and external the internal sources are different Department and sections within the organization the information may be received in the form of letter report invoice purchase order telephone an email. 

2. recording information: an office has to process classify arrange and analyze information in a scientific manner which is used for making decision end formulating plans and policies. The information maybe in the form of report financial statement an invoice they help to developed an office system and bring efficiency in official work. 

3. Storing information: information should be stored scientifically in proper files. they should be stored in such a way that they are available as and when needed for this indexing is very fundamental. 

4. Distributing information: information should be provided to the top level for MANAGERIAL decision-making. the information may be related to daily works like cash and bank balance value of stock sales and purchases. An office should also give information to the outsider like shareholders customers government and bank.