An office is a place where the activities of any institute are conducted. This place can be related to the work of a business or can be of public importance, such as a political office or business office. It is a place which deals with various operational activities, related to the administrative and clerical functions of the institute. The records related to the institute are preserved here. Whether the institution is of business importance or of public importance, the high-level management oversees its entire activities.

Importance of Office: 

Whether the business is large or small, the office plays a very important role in its functioning. 

Following are the points of importance of an office: 

1. The Origin and Preservation of Records – 

All the activities related to a business are effectively organised and preserved in the office. There are different employees who perform tasks related to them. 

2. Planning centre of the Business – 

Fundamental tasks like leadership, coordination, correspondence, control and evaluation are done from an office. An office is the centre point of any business 

3. Employment Resource – 

Business provides opportunities for employment. The office also has different employees for various tasks for which qualified and experienced people are appointed. 

4. Means of Communication – 

Office is a place where superiors communicate messages to their subordinates. Communication takes place within the office, between different managers and officers and between various departments. 

5. Valuation of Business Achievements – 

The desired valuation of business achievement is done from the office which can also be associated with accounting, production management, employee wages, etc. 

6. Identity of business – 

This is the place where a company is identified and known. The proof of the existence of a company is its office. 

7. Coordination between different departments – 

Coordination helps in managing the tasks of various departments in an office.