The nature of organisations

　　Chapter 1

　　The business organisation

　　Chapter learning objectives

　　Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to:

　　§ define the term organisation

　　§ explain the need for a formal organisation

　　§ distinguish between different types of organisation

　　§ summarise the main areas of responsibility for different functions within an organisation

　　§ explain how different departments co-ordinate their activities

　　§ explain the nature and process of strategic planning

　　§ explain the purpose of each level of organizational management.