organic organization definition

organic organization

Organizational structure characterized by (1) Flatness: communications and interactions are horizontal, (2) Low specialization: knowledge resides wherever it is most useful, and (3) Decentralization: great deal of formal and informal participation in decision making. Organic organizations are comparatively more complex and harder to form, but are highly adaptable, flexible, and more suitable where external environment is rapidly changing and is unpredictable. Also called open organizations, they are contrasted with mechanistic organizations.

organic organization is in the Entrepreneurship, Management, & Leadership and HR, Teams, & Training subjects.

organic organization appears in the definitions of the following terms: open organization and mechanistic organization

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