Administration I: Concept of Organization

Study Notes

Isabel Athayde, a professor and commentator, introduces a video lesson on administration, specifically on the topic of organization, as part of a new project by Tec Concurso to aid students preparing for public competitions.
The objective of the video lesson is to break down complex concepts and theories of administration, making them more accessible and objective for students, both those with a background in administration and those without.
The video lesson aims to cover the entire content of administration, with a focus on theoretical concepts and authors commonly referenced in public competitions.
The video lesson will include commented questions, with multiple-choice answers, to help students understand and apply the concepts learned.
The initial concept to be covered is the concept of organization, which is defined as a group of people who come together to achieve a common goal, with a minimum of organization.
This concept is applied not only to companies but also to families, study groups, clubs, hospitals, and associations, as long as they have a common objective.
Idalberto Chiavenato, a renowned author on administration, defines organization as a social organization that can be understood from two aspects: formal and informal.
The formal aspect of organization is based on a rational division of labor, differentiation, and integration of organs, represented by an organogram, which is a diagram showing the formal structure of an organization.
The formal organization is organized, formalized, and official, with a regiment, statute, manuals, and norms.
The informal aspect of organization emerges spontaneously and naturally among people occupying positions within the formal organization, based on friendships, antagonisms, and common interests.
The informal organization can give rise to groups that are not formally part of the organization chart, but still influence the behavior and attitudes of individuals within the organization.
Augustinho Paludo, another prominent author on administration, views organization as a function of administration that encompasses all resources, including financial, human, and material resources.
The function of organizing is to put the plan into practice, allocating resources and creating a structural organization to achieve objectives.
A question from CESPE's 2018 exam is discussed, which defines informal organization as groups formed based on common interests, attitudes, and behaviors, influenced by opinion leaders and attitude influencers.
Another question from FUNDEP's 2016 exam is discussed, which defines groups as social entities deliberately oriented towards achieving objectives, providing services or products.

Description

Learn about the concept of organization in administration, including formal and informal aspects, and how it applies to various groups and institutions. Understand the role of organization in achieving common goals and objectives. Prepare for public competitions with practice questions from CESPE and FUNDEP exams.