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INTRODUCTION

Organization is defined as the collection of people, formed and arranged by a mutual objectives, having control over its own affairs. The basic purpose of an organization is to create a surplus. When we say surplus, we are not just talking about production, surplus is defined as any amount or a quantity in excess of what is needed. A manufacturing firm may want a surplus of goods produced in relation to the raw materials. A worker may want a surplus of time to be able to some other activities that may or may not relate to his productivity as part of an organization. Even basic personal savings, is a surplus, because it is the excess of salaries and wages in relation to a persons expenses. Every organization has different purposes and objectives. They all have different ways and means in attaining their own level of surpluses. They may have different goals but there are common things about these organizations, regardless of the purpose that they are formed. These are the common features present in any organization: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Identifiable aggregation of people; Deliberate and purposive creation; There is a coordination of activities; Identifiable structure; and Rationality.