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Meaning:
Characteristics of Organizing:
It is one of the basic and important functions of management
to get the things done by others.
It is a goal oriented process
The organizing process primarily deals with group efforts
which are made to achieve common goals.
It is based on principle of division of work and specialization.
The process of organization aims at integrating, mobilizing
and coordinating the activities of employees.
Organisation
Meaning:
Asorganizationdealswiththedelegationofauthority,assignmentofresponsibility
etc.andprovidesscopefordiversificationofbusinessactivitieswhichrequire
employingmorepeopleandleadstothegrowthofenterprise.
5.Stimulates Creativity:
Organisation stimulates creative thinking and initiates new ideas among
employees. Delegation of authority gives freedom to employees and develops
independent thinking and creativity.
6.Adoption of New Technology:
A sound organization structure facilitates the optimum use of technological
improvements such as automatic techniques of production, control devices,
computer system etc.
9.Stability of Enterprise:
A sound organization has flexibility to adjust to the changes in the conditions, promotes
effective leadership, employee morale, delegates authority and develops co-ordination,
co-operation and ensures stability of the enterprise.
Nature of organization:
1.Organization as a process: Organization is a continuous process through which work is allotted
among the employees and optimum coordination is established in order to achieve goals of the
organization
2.A Creative Ideology: Organization is a creative ideology. It gives new thoughts, new ideas and
new styles with the combination of skilled and unskilled employees. The main aim of the
Organization is to create something new by teamwork.
3.Organizing as group: Organization is a group of recognized persons who contribute their efforts
for the attainment of goals.
4.Organization as a mechanism of management: Organization coordinates various other
functions of management. It directs, coordinates and controls all managerial activates of organization
hence it works as a mechanism of management.
5.Organization as function: Organization is one of the important functions of management. The
person behind this fact is that organization combines other activates of business.
6.Organization as system: It is a system of cooperative activates of two or more persons for the
attainment of a common purpose & whenever an analysis is been done, one has to do for the firm is
full consolidation. This way organization is a system.
Purpose of an organization:
1.Minimize the conflicts between individuals over jurisdiction.
2.Facilities attainment of objectives through proper co-ordination of all
activities.
3.Decreases likelihood of run-arounds.
4.Eliminates over lapping and duplication of work.
5.Aids in wages and salary administration.
6.Facilitates easier and better communication at all levels of the
organizational hierarchy.
Principles of organization
This
principle suggests that every employee is attached to the scalar
chain in the relationship of superior and subordinate. This
chain promotes smooth communication between superior and
subordinate and facilitates effective decision making, gives a
sense of confidence to manager while making decisions.
Principle of objective:
This
principle says that an organization should be designed in
perfect accordance with the goals of the business. In view
of the first, the objective of the business concern should
be clearly started.
Principle of responsibility:
Principle of flexibility:
Principle of efficiency:
The
organizational structure should be designed in such a way
as to facilitate efficient accomplishment of objectives. Since
the organization is an input-process-output system, it
should be designed and directed in such a manner wherein
with minimum inputs and maximum output is created.
Principle of continuity:
This principle suggests that while designing the structure of the
organization due care should be taken to maintain continuity in
respect of its existence and functioning. It may function
continuously only when it is capable of coping with the changing
environment and maintaining
Principle of cooperation:
This principle suggests that an organization is concerned as a
team work aimed at achieving objectives. Therefore all members
should perform the assigned work in corporation with each
other. Any kind of disagreement clash or conflicting situation
may lead to inefficiency and poor performance.
Types of Organisation
Formal Organisation
Meaning:
A formal Organisation is the relationship between members of the
Organizational is official, recognized and well structured. The flow of
communication among the Organisation members is well planned officially.
All rules and regulations of the Organisation are effectively farmed by the
top management well in advance.
Definition:
In
Line organization
Meaning:
Line
organization is a basic framework for the whole organization. This
is the simplest form of organization structure.
Definition:
In the words of J M Lundy It is characterized by direct lines of authority
flowing from the top to the bottom of the organizational hierarchy and line of
responsibility flowing in an opposite but direct manner.
Meaning:
Definition:
In the words of Louis Allen Line refers to those positions and elements
of the organization which have the responsibility and authority and are
accountable for the accomplishment of primary objectives. Stall elements
are those which have responsibility and authority for providing advice
and service to the line in the attainment of objective
General staff:
This staff consists of group of experts and service as assistant to top management. They
provide advice on certain matters. Special assistants, assistant management, deputy
chairperson are some examples of service staff departments.
Specialist staff:
A)Advisory staff: This is an important staff which provides counseling to line
managers. It makes a detailed study of problems faced by the managers, offers
suggestions and prepares plans for the use and help of the managers
B)Service staff: It provides a better service consisting of activities that been separated
from the line job. Personnel, R&D, Purchasing are some of the examples.
C)Control Staff: Staff who directly or indirectly have authority to control over other
units in an organization. They control directly by serving as an agent for a line
manager. Quality control staff, material inspection staff, performance appraisals staff
are some of the examples.