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   accounts      financial      legal      marketing      personnel      production      purchasing      research and development      sales   

a. The  department is responsible for preparing and reviewing contracts before they are signed.
b. Raw materials are transformed into finished goods in the  department.
c. The  department has to gather data and analyze consumer behavior.
d. People from the  department are always creating new products.
e. A basic duty of the  department is to record transactions that have to do with invoices, bills or vouchers.
f. Managing customer relationships properly is essential for the success of the  department.
g. Salary payments, overtime compensations, and employee evaluation are some of the responsibilities of the  department.
h. Key functions of the  department have to do with elaborating budget, seeking loans, and reducing unnecessary costs.
i. The  department has to get information of the price and quality of new supplies and equipment to get the best deal for the company.

NEW WORDS Section # 1: Company departments