ORGANIZATION THE ACTIVITY OF ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS OF THE ENTERPRISE

In the article the essence of administrative departments of the enterprise is considered. Found that they have some differences compared to production (operational) departments. In general, the current interpretation of both administrative management and the nature of administrative departments in the West and in Ukraine are different. According to the researchs in modern management theory, a significant number of publications are devoted to the issues of building the organizational structure of enterprises and the formation of departments. However, most authors do not focus on the peculiarities of the organization of the administrative departments as the special units in enterprise. They are using the same principles to forming both administrative and operational departments. If we consider public administration, this issue is addressed in laws and regulations. If we analyze the activities of enterprises, there are no separate principles for organizing the activities of administrative and operational departments. Based on previous researchs, the features of administrative departments are characterized. The main differences between administrative and operational departments are identified. Based on the analysis of publications, the key principles of organizing the activities of administrative departments are identified. Classical principles are supplemented by such relevant ones as interchangeability, a variety of which is functional flexibility, rotation, flexibility and mobilization. Interchangeability of administrative staff is necessary to ensure the smooth operation of administrative units in the absence of staff in the workplace. The principles of flexibility and mobilization have become especially relevant in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and martial law in Ukraine. Adherence to these principles makes it possible in part to ensure the functioning of the administrative apparatus of enterprises. Based on the analysis, it was concluded that the key principles of work organization for administrative and operational departments differ. It is emphasized that administrative processes are typical for auxiliary divisions of enterprises. Understanding their differences from the processes of production activities can ensure the effective operation of such departments.