Headquarters

Headquarters is a term used to describe the central location where an organization's management and key staff operate. It is often the primary location where major decisions are made and where the organization's leaders work. The headquarters of an organization can be a single building, a complex of buildings, or even a suite of rooms in a larger building.

Definition

A headquarters is generally the location where the executives of a business work and where many of the key business decisions are made. This is not always the actual physical location of the business, but is often where the majority of the employees work. The term is also used to refer to the executive leadership of an organization.

Functions

The main functions of a headquarters include:

• Strategic planning: The headquarters is where the organization's strategic planning takes place. This includes setting goals, determining how to achieve those goals, and monitoring progress towards those goals.
• Decision making: Major decisions about the organization's direction and operations are often made at the headquarters.
• Communication: The headquarters is often the main point of communication for the organization, both internally and externally.
• Coordination: The headquarters helps to coordinate the activities of different departments or branches of the organization.

Types of Headquarters

There are different types of headquarters based on their location and function. These include:

• Corporate headquarters: This is the main office of a corporation where the top executives work.
• Military headquarters: This is the location where military leaders make strategic decisions.
• Government headquarters: This is the main office of a government agency or department.

See Also

• Corporate office
• Branch office
• Satellite office

References

Headquarters Resources
Need Help Finding a Doctor? Need help finding a doctor or specialist anywhere in the world? Explore our world directory. WikiMD's DocFinder can assist you in locating millions of physicians.	Medical Knowledge Access the latest research - Most recent articles Ongoing trials.

Translate to: East Asian 中文, 日本, 한국어, South Asian हिन्दी, Urdu, বাংলা, తెలుగు, தமிழ், ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian Indonesian, Vietnamese, Thai, မြန်မာဘာသာ, European español, Deutsch, français, русский, português do Brasil, Italian, polski