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staff function
noun
Any secondary business activity that supports the line functions of a business, but does not directly affect customers or profits
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There will be a staff function at Broadmeadows on Friday, and a raffle.
The five horizontal lines of a musical staff function like horizontal rulings of graph paper, bar lines like vertical rulings.
In any case, Jomini was less concerned with the precise boundaries of logistics than with the staff function of coordinating these activities.
Environmental issues were considered primarily a staff function handled by an environmental affairs department, often in the Facilities and Services or Plant Engineering Department.
Likewise she could move from a line role into a staff function, like finance or human resources, for a few years.
Kootstra (2006) distinguishes design management types by organisational function: design management as line function, design management as staff function, and design management as support function.
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Ultimately, the staff functions as a team.
The person apprised of the talks said there would be layoffs, but they would be largely limited to marketing, finance and other staff functions.
The layoffs will include reductions in research and development, commercial, manufacturing and other staff functions, Mr. Stoffel said.
"The trend has always been for the pay of the chief staff functions to move up in lock step with the pay of the C.E.O.," said Frederic W. Cook, head of a compensation consulting firm that bears his name.
"Her broad experience in engineering, manufacturing and staff functions, combined with the ability to collaborate and build strong relationships will enhance the company's ability to deliver the products today's consumers demand".
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