The Body

Defining an Organization

N.B. Synopsis of Metrics & Matrix© Introduction to Organization Behavior- Copyrights Eyad Harfoush- 2005

Definition

An organization is the set of harmonious groups of people, who work interdependently to achieve common goals, in a framework of well structured patterns of interaction & coordinated tasks.

Notes on Organization Definition

• SET + INTERDEPENDENTLY

A diversified workforce is essential to build an organization operating in a departmentalized fashion, whether according to functions, business units and/or geographical territories. As absolute dependence or independence in business world usually brings fragile outcomes, interdependency between teams and individuals are essential to capitalize on diversity

• HARMONIUS + COMMON GOALS

Diversity & heterogeneity of teams will enrich the harmony only under influence of common goals. On the other hand, conflict of interest essentially results in oddness of behavior.

• STRUCTURED PATTERNS OF INTERACTION

Clear organizational outline, with a reasonable degrees of cross-functionality is a cornerstone in building a healthy interaction between individuals and workforce groups inside an organization.

• COORDINATED TASKS

Dynamic interaction and coordination between team members as well as cross-functional teams is a positive sign. Yet, the classical managerial role in tasks coordination on all levels, remains as crucial in today's world as it has always been.

Copyrights© 2008. Eyad Harfoush