Functional Boundaries Symbolically Separate Organizations into Departments or Divisions

question 15

Essay

Functional boundaries symbolically separate organizations into departments or divisions. Identify two ways that communication creates these boundaries for organizational members.

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Definitions:

Organizational Learning

The process by which an organization improves itself over time through understanding and applying knowledge, experiences, and insights.

Cognitive

Pertaining to the processes of thought, perception, memory, and information processing in the human brain.

Social Processes

The patterns of interaction and social behavior that occur among individuals and groups within a society, shaping the social structure and culture.

Prison Inmates

Individuals who have been convicted of a crime and are currently serving their sentences in a prison facility.