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Meaning and the functions of an office

Answer Text:
THE OFFICE
Meaning of an office
- An office is a building, room or a place set aside for administrative, communication or clerical work of an organization.
The functions of an office
-Receiving of information in various forms such as
calls, personal visits or documents such as letters
-Recording and sorting of information received.
-Storing of information for future reference
-Distribution of information within and outside the organization to the various sections, departments or personnel for necessary action
-Reproduction or making of copies of document by use
of various methods, such as photocopying, duplicating and carbon copying
-Protecting or safeguarding the organization‟s property