Organizing Function of

Management
What Is Organizing?
Organizing as a process
Steps in the process of organizing
Importance of Organizing Function
Classification of Organizations
Conclusion



What Is Organizing?
Arranging the activities of the enterprise in such a way
that they systematically contribute to the enterprises
goals.


The purpose of organizing is to achieve
coordinated effort by defining task
and authority relationships.
Organizing as a process involves:
Identification of activities.
Departmentally organizing the activities
Classifying the authority
Coordination between authority and responsibility


Steps in the process of organizing

The process of organizing consists of the following steps:
1. Determining the activities to be performed to achieve the
objectives of the organization.
2. Identification of major functions to which these activities relate.
3. Grouping and sub-dividing the activities within each
function on the basis of similarity or relatedness.
4. Establishing relationship among individuals and groups.

Steps in the process of organizing
- The activities which are performed by persons holding different
positions must be related.
- The responsibility, authority and accountability of each person must
be well defined. This is necessary to avoid conflict and confusion and
to ensure that work is performed as planned.
- Establishing relationships among individuals and groups are,
therefore, an important aspect of the organizing process.
It would be useful at this stage to explain the meaning of responsibility,
authority, and accountability.

Importance of Organizing
Function
1. Specialization
2. Well defined jobs
3. Clarifies authority
4. Coordination
5. Authority responsibility
relationships
6. Effective administration
7. Growth and diversification
8. Sense of security
9. Scope for new changes
Classification of
Organizations
Formal Organization
This is one which refers to a structure of well
defined
jobs each bearing a measure of authority and
responsibility. It is a conscious
determination by which people accomplish
goals by adhering to the norms laid
down by the structure. This kind of
organization is an arbitrary set up in which
each person is responsible for his
performance. Formal organization has a
formal
set up to achieve pre- determined goals
The Informal Organization
It refers to a network of personal and social
relationships which spontaneously originates within the formal set up. Informal
organizations develop relationships which are built on likes, dislikes, feelings and
emotions. Therefore, the network of social groups based on friendships can be
called as informal organizations. There is no conscious effort made to have
informal organization. It emerges from the formal organization and it is not based
on any rules and regulations as in case of formal organization.
Conclusion