How to Create a Department 

Use your admin account to log in to your School ERP site, ensuring you have the necessary permissions. To create a  Department 

Step 1: Open the Human Resources Module

  •    Navigate to your ERP dashboard and open the Human Resources module. This module is central for managing all aspects of employee information and organizational structure.


Step 2: Click on Configuration



Step 3: Choose 'Departments'

  •  Under the Configuration menu, select the 'Departments' option. This will take you to the page where you can view, create, and edit departments..


Step 4: Click on 'Create'

  • Click the 'Create' button to start defining a new department.

Step 5: Define the Department Details

  • Field Input: In the department creation form, fill in the name of the department, such as "Academic Department." , if there is a manager responsible of the department and Assign the Department to a specific company, in this case, the school name.
  • Additional Fields: If the department is part of a larger group, you can specify a 'Parent Department'. For example, if you are creating the English Department, you would select "Academic Department" as the parent.
  • Purpose: Specifying a parent department helps in creating a hierarchical structure, making it easier to manage related departments and their reporting structure. This is especially useful for large organizations where departments are divided into sub-departments.

Conclusion

  • Explanation: Once you fill in all the necessary details and configurations, click the 'Save' button to finalize the department creation. 


Note

  • It’s important to consider how you structure your departments as it can affect reporting, management, and even employee morale. Properly nested departments (using parent and child relationships) ensure clear communication paths and organizational coherence.