The various steps in organizing process results in a structure that facilitates the performance of tasks in a cohesive way. The resulting structure, however, is not a static form, like the structure of a building.
Steps in
Organizing Process
Organizing
is a multi-step process consisting of the following:
-- Detailing all the work that must be done to
attain the objectives; (identification of tasks involved);
-- Dividing the total work into activities that
can logically and comfortably be performed by one person or by a group of
persons; (differentiation);
-- Grouping the related tasks in a logical manner
(departmentation); -- Setting up a mechanism to coordinate the work of members
into a unified whole by establishing authority – responsibility relationships,
(delegation and decentralis ation of authority); and
-- Monitoring effectiveness of the organization and making
adjustments to maintain or increase its effectiveness.
The various steps in organizing
process results in a structure that facilitates the performance of tasks in a
cohesive way. The resulting structure, however, is not a static form, like the
structure of a building. Since structure is based on plans, major revision of
plans may necessitate a corresponding modification of structure. As such,
organizing and reorganizing are ongoing processes. Successful organizations
continuously assess the appropriateness of their structure and change it in
accordance with the dictates of the environment. It is anybody’s knowledge that
many Indian companies are restructuring their activities to meet the new
challenges in the present liberalization era. Organization structures are
modified periodically in response to the environmental demands. Management
expert Tom Peters estimates that about 50 percent of organization problems
arise from inappropriate organization structure. Because adaptation is a key to
competitive survival, the ‘right’ structure for an organization is determined
by numerous factors. For this reason, selecting an organization structure might
best be described as an evolutionary, trial-and-error process.
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