This article throws light upon the top six functions performed by groups in order to improve organisational performance. The functions are: 1. Assignment of Roles 2. Group Norms and Conformity 3. Group Cohesiveness 4. Group Decision-Making 5. Group Communication 6. Informal Leadership. Function # 1. Assignment of Roles: Role refers to a set of expected behaviour patterns attributed to someone [...]
After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Meaning of Organisation Structure 2. Elements of Organisation Structure 3. Forms. Meaning of Organisation Structure: Organisation is "establishing effective behavioural relationships among persons so that they may work together efficiently and gain personal satisfaction in doing selected tasks under given environmental conditions for the purpose of achieving some goal or objective" [...]
This article will help you to learn about the difference between mechanistic and organic organizational structure. Difference between Mechanistic and Organic Organizational Structure Difference - Mechanistic Organisation Structure 1. Mechanistic organization structure is pyramid shaped with authority centralised at the top. 2. It follows hierarchy of command. 3. Mechanistic organisation structure emphasises on narrow span of control. 4. There is [...]