What is an Organization?

Organization

a system of grouping individuals together to accomplish a goal

Informal Structures

are laid-back and undefined; involve employees completing tasks which may not always fit their job description; normally found in smaller businesses with fewer employees

Formal Structures

clearly defined and organized; can be found in any size business

Middle Managers

implement the policies and plans of the top managers above them and supervise and coordinate the activities of the first-line managers below them

Operative Employees

make up the base level of the pyramid; produce an organization's goods and services; generally do not manage or oversee the work of other employees

Top Management

managers who set the overall direction of the firm, articulating a vision, establishing priorities, and allocating time, money, and other resources

Supervisors

part of an organization's management team; oversee the work of operative employees; are the only managers who do not manage other managers; considered first-level managers

Each organization has a ...

purpose, systematic structure, and employees or members

What are the four organization levels?

top management, middle managers, supervisors, and operative employees