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Question
Differentiate between formal and informal organization on the basis of the following:
Authority
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Solution
| Basis for Difference |
Formal Organisation Informal | Informal Organisation |
| Authority | Based on profile and managerial positions, i.e. flow from top to bottom. |
Based on personal qualities of employees, i.e. flows from all directions. |
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- Identify and state the organisational structure adopted by the company.
- State two benefits and two limitations of the identified structure highlighted in the above case.
