Organizing
Distinguish between ‘Formal’ and ‘Informal’ organisations.
Basis of Difference |
Formal Organisation |
Informal Organisation |
1. Behaviour |
Behaviour is pre-determined. It means that it is known before hand who will do what and how will he do it; who will be the boss and who will be the subordinate. |
Behaviour depends on individual attachment which means it is not pre-determined. |
2. Flow of Communication |
Communication is defined. It moves according to the scalar chain of authority. |
Communication is not defined. It can move in any direction. |
3. Nature |
It is more stable. Forecasting is possible in it. |
It is temporary and less stable. Forecasting is not possible in it. |
4. Leadership |
Because of their high ranks, the managers are the leaders. |
The leader is elected. |
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Define ‘Organisation’ as a structure.
(Organisation is a machine of management). Comment.
How effective administration is possible through organisation?
‘Organisation is a mechanism of management’. What does this statement indicate?
How ‘effective administration’ is possible through organising?
What is the meaning of ‘Departmentalisation’ as a step of organising process?
‘Identifying and dividing the work’ is the first step in the process of one of the functions of management. Identify the function.
Name the function of management which co-ordinates the physical, financial and human resources and establishes productive relations among them for achievement of specific goals.
What is meant by formal organisation? Explain any five features of formal organisation.
Explain the merits and limitations of formal organisation.
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