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Question
How does informal organisation support the formal organisation?
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Solution
The ways in which informal organisation support formal organisation:
- Prescribed lines of communications are now followed. So it leads to faster spread of communication and quick feedback.
- It fulfils the social needs of the employees and maintains a good environment in the organisation. It enhances their job satisfaction and gives them a sense of belongingness in the organisation.
- It contributes to the fulfilment of the objective of the organisation by compensating for inadequacies in the formal organisation.
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