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Question
Differentiate between formal and informal organization on the basis of the following:
Meaning
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Solution
| Basis for Difference |
Formal Organisation | Informal Organisation |
| Meaning | Organisational structure which is designed by the management to accomplish a particular task. It specifies the boundaries of authority and responsibility and there is a systematic coordination to achieve organisational goals |
Interaction among people at work gives rise to a network of social relationships among employees. It emerges from within the formal organisation when people interact beyond their officially defined roles. |
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