Can You Define An Organisation, Describe All The Different Features That Exists?

An organization is basically a social arrangement which is in pursuance of common goals. It controls its own performance. And is striving towards a goal. It has a definite structure, policies and culture.

The different features of an organization are as follows:

- Structure: Each organization has a definite structure, which is different from all other organizations. The employees in an organization are distinguished by their specific roles in this structure.

- Staff: All organizations have a number of staff members. This includes all the management staff, technical staff and supportive staff. Also if the company is a manufacturing concern, it would have laborers working for it.

- Culture/style: Culture of the organization refers to the norms and values that rule an organization. Culture is unique and can not be copies. It is based on the historic trends in an organization.

- System: System refers to the processes and procedure followed in the company. It relates to the financial systems, hiring, promotions, information systems etc.

- Shared values: Shared values define what does the organization stand for. It conveys the central belief of an organization and forms the rest of the features of the organization.

- Strategy: Relates to the planning process. It defines how the organization plans for the future based on its resources and opportunities.