부서 (bu-seo, buseo) · 팀 (tim)
부서 refers to an official administrative unit in a company, while 팀 is a smaller group formed for specific projects or tasks.
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An officially designated administrative unit within a company or organization
When to use
official organizational unit, administrative tasks, mentioning org chart
The nuance
부서 refers to clearly defined units on an organizational chart, handling broad areas like HR, finance, or marketing. It is mainly used in official documents or reports.
A small group formed for specific tasks or projects
When to use
project-focused, small group collaboration, informal group
The nuance
팀 can be formed within or across departments and is project-oriented. It may be informal and focuses on collaboration or short-term goals.
인사 부서는 직원 채용을 담당합니다.
in-sa bu-seo-neun jik-won chae-yong-eul dam-dang-hap-ni-da., in sa bu seo neun jik won chae yong eul dam dang hap ni da.
Correctly refers to the official HR department unit.
인사 팀은 직원 채용을 담당합니다.
in-sa tim-eun jik-won chae-yong-eul dam-dang-hap-ni-da., in sa tim eun jik won chae yong eul dam dang hap ni da.
HR tasks are usually handled at the department level, so using 팀 here is inappropriate.
마케팅 팀이 이번 캠페인을 준비하고 있습니다.
ma-ke-ting tim-i i-beon kaem-pe-in-eul jun-bi-ha-go iss-seup-ni-da., ma ke ting tim i i beon kaem pe in eul jun bi ha go iss seup ni da.
Refers to a small team within marketing department handling a project, which is appropriate.
마케팅 부서가 이번 캠페인을 준비하고 있습니다.
ma-ke-ting bu-seo-ga i-beon kaem-pe-in-eul jun-bi-ha-go iss-seup-ni-da., ma ke ting bu seo ga i beon kaem pe in eul jun bi ha go iss seup ni da.
Suitable if the entire marketing department is responsible for the campaign.
우리 팀은 다음 주까지 보고서를 제출해야 합니다.
u-ri tim-eun da-eum ju-kka-ji bo-go-seo-reul je-chul-hae-ya hap-ni-da., u ri tim eun da eum ju kka ji bo go seo reul je chul hae ya hap ni da.
팀 is suitable for small collaboration units handling specific tasks like report submission.
우리 부서는 다음 주까지 보고서를 제출해야 합니다.
u-ri bu-seo-neun da-eum ju-kka-ji bo-go-seo-reul je-chul-hae-ya hap-ni-da., u ri bu seo neun da eum ju kka ji bo go seo reul je chul hae ya hap ni da.
Departments can also be responsible for official tasks like report submission.
재무 팀은 회사 예산을 관리합니다.
jae-mu tim-eun hoe-sa ye-san-eul gwan-ri-hap-ni-da., jae mu tim eun hoe sa ye san eul gwan ri hap ni da.
Financial tasks are typically handled by departments, so 팀 is inappropriate here.
재무 부서는 회사 예산을 관리합니다.
jae-mu bu-seo-neun hoe-sa ye-san-eul gwan-ri-hap-ni-da., jae mu bu seo neun hoe sa ye san eul gwan ri hap ni da.
Correctly refers to the official finance department.
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Which word indicates a small group focused on a project?
Fill in the blank: "The marketing ___ is in charge of preparing this event." Which is most appropriate?
In the sentence "The HR ___ is responsible for employee training," which word is incorrect?
