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business unit
A specific part or department of a company that is responsible for a particular area of tasks or products.
Sie leitet den Geschäftsbereich für erneuerbare Energien.
She heads the business unit for renewable energy.
This word is made up of three parts: 'Geschäft' (business) + the linking -s + 'Bereich' (area). So it literally means 'an area of the business' and is therefore easy to understand.
Der neue Geschäftsbereich soll nächstes Jahr profitabel sein.
The new business unit is expected to be profitable next year.
In a professional context, this word is often used with certain verbs. Typical ones are: einen Geschäftsbereich 'leiten' (to head), 'aufbauen' (to build up), 'ausbauen' (to expand), or 'verantworten' (to be responsible for).
Er verantwortet den gesamten Geschäftsbereich Marketing.
He is responsible for the entire marketing business unit.
'Geschäftsbereich' (business unit) is a formal term from business language. You often find it in annual reports, organizational charts, and job advertisements.
Das Unternehmen gliedert sich in vier verschiedene Geschäftsbereiche.
The company is divided into four different business units.
department
Both words can refer to a responsible unit within a company. „Abteilung“ refers more to the specific organizational subdivision, while „Geschäftsbereich“ often highlights a broader area of tasks, products, or markets. „Abteilung“ is usually the better choice for the internal unit, while „Geschäftsbereich“ is more suitable for the larger area of activity.
Der Geschäftsbereich entwickelt die neuen Produkte für den Markt.
The business unit is developing the new products for the market.
Die Abteilung entwickelt die neuen Produkte für den Markt.
The department is developing the new products for the market.
