The key business functions include:

  • operations

  • marketing

  • finance

  • human resources.

  • interdependence refers to :: the mutual dependence that the key business functions have on one another

  • finance is often regarded as the lifeblood of a business

    • the finance department has to supply the necessary funds to each aspect of the business
  • the finance department also relies on the other three key business functions.

    • on operations to produce the products
    • on marketing to promote the products
    • on human resources to manage staff