The characteristics of an organisation are the various elements that define it: Social unit; Goals; Substitution of personnel; Structure; Division of labour; Rules and regulations; Cooperation and communication; and System. Take any five of the elements/characteristics of an organization and discuss with relevant examples.

The characteristics of an organisation are the various elements that define it: Social unit; Goals; Substitution of personnel; Structure; Division of labour; Rules and regulations; Cooperation and communication; and System. Take any five of the elements/characteristics of an organization and discuss with relevant examples.

Principles of Management

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Chapter4: External And Internal Organizational Environments And Corporate Culture

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