Articles on Organizing Function

Organizing - Introduction

Organizing function of management synchronizes and combines the human, physical and financial resources of the organization. All the three resources are important to achieve the desired goals.

Importance of Organizing

Organizing function helps in achieving effective administration by clarifying the authority and responsibility amongst superiors and subordinates.

Principles of Organizing

The organizing process can be done efficiently if the managers have certain guidelines so that they can take decisions and can act.

Classification of Organizations

Classification of Organizations

Line Organization

Line Organization

Line and Staff Organization

Line and Staff Organization

Functional Organization

Functional organization was suggested by F.W. Taylor who recommended the appointment of specialists at important positions. This helps in maintaining quality and uniformity of performance of different functions throughout the enterprise.

Delegation of Authority

Delegation of Authority means entrusting someone else to do parts of your job. Delegation of authority is defined as subdivision and sub-allocation of powers to the subordinates in order to achieve effective results

Importance of Delegation

Delegation of Authority is an important tool in organization function. Through delegation, a manager multiplies himself by dividing/multiplying his work with the subordinates

Principles of Delegation

Principles of Delegation

Centralization and Decentralization

Under Centralization, the important decisions are taken by the top level of management whereas Decentralization is a systematic delegation of authority at all levels of management.

Delegation and Decentralization

Delegation and Decentralization

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