Define Formal Organization and Explain Why Many Contemporary Organizations Are

question 15

Essay

Define formal organization and explain why many contemporary organizations are known as "people-processing" (service) organizations.

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Definitions:

Responsive

Characterized by the ability to react quickly and positively to changes or new situations, often used in describing systems, organizations, or individuals who effectively adapt to new conditions or demands.

Efficient

Achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense; effectiveness in performance.

Privatization

The process of transferring an enterprise or industry from the public sector to the private sector.

Government

The system or group of people governing an organized community, often a state, and the mechanism by which state policies are enforced and public affairs managed.