Samuel Deep’s Classification Scheme-According to Degree of Formality - Management Duniya

Samuel Deep’s Classification Scheme-According to Degree of Formality

Samuel Deep has classified organisations on the basis of relationships. Thus we have formal & informal organisation as explained below.

Formal Organisation:

The formal organisations lays down the pattern of relationship between individuals, co-ordinations, and communication also proceeds according to the prescribed pattern. This organisation is also called a rational system as it refers to a structure of well defined hobs, each bearing a definite measure of authority, responsibility and accountability.

Informal Organisation:

Informal organisation comes in to existence because of the limitations of the formal organisation. It is also called a natural system as it represents natural grouping of people at work. Informal organisation represent relationships between individuals in the organisation based on interest, personal attitude, emotions, prejudges, likes, dislikes, etc. These relationships are not developed according to the procedures and rules and regulations laid down in the formal organisational structure. The birth of informal or social groups is a social phenomenon. Management can not eliminate the informal groups, since it does not create them.

Source: Various OB Books & Notes

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