Role of HR, Marketing, and Finance at The Body Shop

INTRODUCTION
TO BUSINESS
STUDIES

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The report consists of a brief study on the business of The Body Shop UK which is a
UK based organization that deals in cosmetics and skin care products. The report consists of
the various roles which are performed by the Finance department, Marketing Department and
Human Resource Department of the Body shop. It also explains the organization culture and
the factors affecting the organizational culture in an organization. The organizational culture
of The body shop is also explained in brief. The report also consists of the role of financial
management in the organization.

Table of Contents
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY...................................................................................................................2
INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................................4
TASK 1.................................................................................................................................................4
The Role of Human Resource, Marketing and Finance functions performed at The Body Shop...........4
Describe the role performed by the Human Resource Department of the Body Shop.......................4
Describe the role performed by Marketing Department at The Body Shop.......................................4
Describe the role performed by Finance Department at The Body Shop...........................................5
TASK 2.................................................................................................................................................6
Determine and explain the collaborative working practices at the Body Shop......................................6
Explain organizational culture of the Body Shop..............................................................................6
Describe the Management/ Leadership styles at The Body Shop......................................................7
TASK 3.................................................................................................................................................7
Demonstrate the Financial Management and reporting within the Body Shop......................................7
Explain the importance of Profit and Loss account in The Body Shop..............................................7
Explain the importance of Balance Sheet in The Body Shop.............................................................7
Explain the importance of Cash Flow Statement in The Body Shop.................................................8
CONCLUSION.....................................................................................................................................8
REFERENCES......................................................................................................................................9