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. What do you mean by organising function? Explain the common type of organisational structures adopted by the companies these days? (10)

. What do you mean by organising function? Explain the common type of organisational structures adopted by the companies these days? (10)

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Q.14. What do you mean by organising function? Explain the common type of organisational structures adopted by the companies these days? (10)

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Organising is the process of establishing the orderly use of resources by assigning and coordinating tasks. The organising process transforms the the plans into reality through  the purposeful deployment of people and resources with in a decision makinh framework known as the organisational structure. The organisational structure is defined as the

  • set of formal tasks assigned to individuals and departments.
  • The formal reporting relationships including lines of authority, decision responsibility, number of hierarchical levels and span of managerial control.
  • The design of sytems to ensure effective coordination of employees across departments.

Process of organising

  • Clearly defined objectives
  • Determine the work activities
  • Assigning duties
  • Delegate authority
  • Providing physical facilities and right environment.
  • Design a hierarchy of relationship.

 

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