An organization (or organisation — see spelling differences) is a social arrangement which pursues collective goals, controls its own performance, and has a boundary separating it from its environment. The word itself is derived from the Greek word organon, itself derived from the better-known word ergon.

In the social sciences, organizations are the object of analysis for a number of disciplines, such as sociology, economics, political science, psychology, management, and organizational communication. In more specific contexts, particularly for sociologists, the term "institution" may be preferred. The broader analysis of organizations is commonly referred to as organizational studies, organizational behavior or organization analysis. A number of different theories and perspectives exist, some of which are compatible,

  • 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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Fri Sep 3 03:33:34 2010

What non profit organizations should I donate to over Christmas?
Q. I am 15 years old, and this Christmas Instead of naming gifts i would like to receive, I would rather have my parents donate money to different organizations. Can any one give me any information on real, non profit organizations? Or good websites i can visit? Have you donated there before? If so, how was a the experience?
Asked by i love my llulu bell - Sat Dec 5 11:03:42 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Check out MysticRhoads.Com They are an amazing non profit who raise money for Jamaican kids. They provide there poor rural kids with clothes and school supplies and tuition. They use 100 percent of donations towards the kids.
Answered by Chris Wolf - Mon Dec 7 13:44:07 2009

What can business and organizations do to help stop pollution to marine life?
Q. I am doing a research about pollution in marine life and what can individuals, schools, business and organizations do to help stop harming marine animals.But I have no clue what can business and organizations do to help.
Asked by Amanda P - Sun Mar 21 16:34:44 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Well for one thing, plastics that take decades to bio-degrade (rot into nothing) should be replaced. Every time you choose a plastic bag for your groceries you have something that won't go away for years. The same thing for plastic soda bottles. They last almost forever. In a study not long ago, these kinds of things were found to be the biggest pollutant of our oceans. They interfere with the natural order of everything from birds, to bacteria. There have been for years people who wanted to outlaw most plastics from our lives (the kind we use once and throw away) but the plastic industry has powerful lobbyist in places that urge law makers not to pass any kind of law that would reduce our consumption. Some cities have taken matters into… [cont.]
Answered by Randy - Sun Mar 21 17:25:00 2010

Are there any UK charities or organizations that have an appeal for unwanted Christmas gifts?
Q. I would like to donate all of my Christmas gifts this year to a charity or charitable organization. Are there any organizations that have a special appeal for unwanted gifts?
Asked by Warm Breeze - Tue Dec 25 08:22:41 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Charity shops are the main place to donate unwanted gifts. You could decide to spread the donations throughout a few months. I guess they get overwhelmed in early January. All the charities with shops appeal for unwanted gifts to be donated after Xmas. Very few charity shops can take electrical goods. Best to check first. Those that can usually have someone who s qualified to test the items and make sure they re safe to use. Some charity shops will take them, not to sell in the shop but to be sold to recycling schemes or another use found for them. Children s charities such as Barnardo's, NCH and NSPCC are interested in taking unwanted children s toys and clothing. Local playgroups, children s hospitals, hospices etc might also be… [cont.]
Answered by Tim D - Tue Dec 25 10:26:43 2007

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