The Organizing process

Question 1

Five steps in the process

Answer 1

-** Identify** the work that must be done to accomplish the organizations goals
- Divide the total workload into individual jobs
- **Classify **and group activities
- Establish a coordinating mechanism to ensure that all organization members work together
- Monitor and adjust the organization structure for maximum effectiveness

Question 2

Identify the work that must be done to accomplish the organizations goals

Answer 2

Purpose and mission of the organization and the plans that have been established in the strategic planning process.
E.g. purchase of equipment, hire workers, advertising

Question 3

Divide the total workload into individual jobs

Answer 3

The workload should be divided evenly and to individuals who are qualified and have the expertise.

Question 4

Classify and group activities

Answer 4

The basic organization structure is established.
Departmentalization (the grouping of logically related activities) is done.

Question 5

Establish a coordinating mechanism to ensure that all organization members work together

Answer 5

The various management levels and the relationship between the various departments and divisions are established.
organizational chart can be drawn up

Question 6

Monitor and adjust the organization structure for maximum effectiveness

Answer 6

Organizations grow, and the environment changes, so the organizational structure must be reevaluated and maybe reorganized.