Alternative spellings

  • organisations (note: many in the Commonwealth, especially Canadians, as well as Oxford University Press and many British publishers prefer the 'z'-spelling.)

Noun

organizations

  1. Plural form of organization.
Category: English plurals

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Mon Jul 6 02:29:50 2009

An organization (or organisation — see spelling differences) is a social arrangement which pursues collective goals, which controls its own performance, and which has a boundary separating it from its environment. The word itself is derived from the Greek word ὄργανον (organon [itself derived from the better-known word ἔργον ergon - work; deed - > ergonomics, etc]) meaning tool. The term is used in both daily and scientific English in multiple ways.

In the social sciences, organizations are studied by researchers from several disciplines, the most common of which are sociology, economics, political science, psychology, management, and organizational communication. The broad area is commonly referred to as organizational studies, organizational behavior or organization analysis. Therefore, a number of different theories and perspectives exist, some of which are compatible, and others that are competing.

  • Organization – process-related: an entity is being (re-)organized (organization as task or action).
  • Organization – functional: organization as a function of how entities like businesses or state authorities are used (organization as a permanent structure).
  • Organization – institutional: an entity is an organization (organization as an actual purposeful structure within a social context)

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Mon Jul 6 03:37:34 2009

How are volunteer organizations primarily funded?
Q. I am thinking mainly of ESL literacy organizations. I realize they have the volunteers for the work, but they also ussually have full time staff, facilities and revenue. Do donations keep these organizations afloat, or do they tap into some sort of government grant handout that supports them because they are serving the community (whatever that means) I would like to know how these organizations work? I'm believer in the follow the money principle but where is the money come from?
Asked by Dog Breath - Fri Aug 24 15:49:15 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. some do get government grants, they get contributions from the community as well as fom organizations such as the United Way.
Answered by costdew - Fri Aug 24 17:09:49 2007

What are some interesting organizations and/or volunteer activities I can get involved in outside of school?
Q. I'm 16 years old and I want to stand out from the other kids in my high school! I want to pursue a specific interest outside of school, but I'm unsure of what I could do. What are some cool organizations and/or volunteer activities I can get involved in outside of school? I want to make a difference!
Asked by Qwerty - Thu Apr 16 17:08:34 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
What basic services are provided by non-profit organizations?
Q. I'm trying to find out what basic services are provided by non-profit organizations. I know they all have their specific field, but there is a structure of sorts that all non profits will go through. I'm looking for a list of basic (and some not so basic) services they render, as well as a list of information detailing what the organization does through out the year. ie, look for sponsors 20% of the time, give away money or services 30% of the time, etc. Best answer will go to the person who is descriptive, detailed, knowlegable, and meets the requirements of the question. Thank you.
Asked by richards150 - Fri Aug 31 16:53:40 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I am a volunteer co ordinator in a NFP organization and the basic services we provide are looking after people We have a management committee who run the organization It is their job to look after finding funding and the basics Our field is Public housing we are tenant run and tenant managed The treasurer looks for funding Secretary does the paperwork and myself and other vols look after the community centre We have a constitution which is rules and guidlines that we operate by the committee has 4 general meets a yr and 1 annual general meet Hope this helps in some small way
Answered by sandyhendo - Sun Sep 2 02:46:46 2007

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