Department Fields
| Abbr | Required | A short code to designate the department | Examples: HR or IT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Required | The complete title of the department | Examples: Human Resources or Information Technology |
Manager
Department Manager selected from a drop down menu of the Users table.
This field is optional, and can only be entered AFTER the Manager is added to the Users table. Suggested sequence: 1) enter Departments, 2) enter Users, and 3) edit Department to add
Active Required
Y – The department is active
N – The department is no longer being actively used
The default for the Active field is "Y". If a department is no longer needed, change this field to
"N". DO NOT DELETE departments.