Informal Organization

Knowledge Center

What is an Informal Organization? Meaning.

The Informal Organization is a concept in management practice that denotes the network, unrelated to the firm's formal authority structure, of social interactions among its employees. It is the aggregate of personal and social relationships that arise spontaneously as people associate with one another in the work environment. It is the complex of social interrelationships in habitually recurring patterns, collaborations or mutual assistance associations, arising from the combination or cooperation of persons within the framework of a given activity or organization.

The informal organization can make the formal organization more effective by providing support to management, stability to the environment, and useful communication channels.

Forum Forum about the Informal Organization. Below you can ask a question about this topic, share your experiences, report a new development, or explain something. Start a new topic about Informal Organization Share your knowledge here (or ask a question)   Functions of Informal Organization Hi every one..... What are the Functions of an informal organisation?... 12   1 comments Alternate Definitions for Informal Organization Who can help me with an additional definition of 'Informal Organization'. I'm not understanding the concept yet. Thanks!... 7   Fayol in Informal Organization? How can the 14 Principles of Henri Fayol be applied in an informal organization?... 7   🔥 NEW Rumors and Informal Communication Inside the Organization How does the appearance and spreading of rumors affect communication inside an organization? And what can a manager do to address this kind of situation?... 3   1 comments

Information Sources Various sources of information regarding the Informal Organization. Here you will find powerpoints, videos, news, etc. to use in your own lectures and workshops. Overview of the Informal Organization Informal Organization Presentation that elaborates on the concept of informal organization. The presentation includes the following sections: ... Formal and Informal Organizational Concepts Organizations, Networks, Formal Organization, Informal Organization, Organizational Concepts Presentation about formal and informal organization networks. The presentation includes the following topics: 1. Formal... Types and Functions of Organizational Communication Communication Functions, Communication Structures, Network Organization, Communication Networks Presentation about Organizational Communication Networks and related concepts, including the following sections: 1. Fun...

Research Links Jump to further research sources regarding the Informal Organization. News Videos Presentations   Books Academic More

Compare also: Organic Organization  |  Organization Chart  |  Decentralization  |  Chaordic Organization

Return to Management Hub: Change & Organization  |  Communication & Skills  |  Decision-making & Valuation  |  Human Resources

More on Management  |  Return to Management Dictionary

This ends our Informal Organization summary and forum.