KNOW THE FORMAL ORGANIZATOIN I N MANAGEMENT
What is Formal
Organization
The formal organization is
basically goal-oriented entity that exist to accurate the efforts of
individuals and it refers to the structure of jobs and positions with clearly
defined functions, responsibilities and authorities.
Definition of Formal
Organization
According to Chester Banard “an
organization is formal when the activities are coordinated towards a common
objective”. He found that the essence of formal organization is conscious
common purpose and that formal organization comes into being when persons:
- Are able to communicate with each other
- Are willing to act, and
- Share a purpose
In this way, all business
organizations are formal organizations they have a system of well defined jobs
bearing a definite measure of authority, responsibility and accountability. All
this is designed to enable the people working within the enterprise to work
more effectively for achieving objectives.
Characteristics
of Formal Organization
Following are the main
characteristics of formal organization
- Organization structure stands on division of labor
which brings efficiency in organizations’ operations.
- Policies and Objectives of organizations are determined
- Individual activities are limited
- Organizations communicate messages through straight chain
of command
- Arbitrary structure of organization
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