Organizing: Define the term, “organisation”. Give its characteristics.

At the end of planning we have an agenda finalized for action. Next function in management is Organizing. It consists of establishing a structure and staffing. Structure is created in terms of activities, function, positions and hierarchy. Staffing is a process of finding appropriate people for appropriate positions in the organization.
Organizing can be defined as a process of

• identifying and grouping the work the to be performed,
• defining and delegating responsibility and authority and
• establishing relationships for the purpose of enabling people to work most effectively together in accomplishing their objectives

Characteristics of an organization

Each organization has

• a purpose ( derived from mission)
• a clear concept of major duties or activities ( manufactring or marketing..)
• classification of activities ( marketing, accounting)
• establishing of relationship between these jobs ( hierarchy, ie superior-subordinate)