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.

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,

  • 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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Sun Nov 8 06:59:14 2009

What organizations can I volunteer at that do not deal with the needy?
Q. Before the summer ends, I would like to do some volunteering with organizations that do not deal with the needy. I do not want to work for the homeless, the handicap, handicap children or the elderly (handicap or not). I also hate calling folks on the phone for blood or donations. My only explanation that I can give for my avoidance is that I do not have the patience or I am afraid that I would get too concerned about there lifes. I simply do not want to get involve or make any sort of "friendships" that may carry long time commitments. Thanks
Asked by needanid00 - Fri Jul 6 22:28:38 2007 - - 14 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Animal Rights Environmental Causes Military Volunteer Work More (check out this whole site, there are tons of ideas that sound just perfect for you) Good luck!
Answered by sweet_leaf - Fri Jul 6 22:48:11 2007

What are the organizations or institutions in Bishop that offer help on drug abuse?
Q. My group is doing a project about drug rehabilitation so please help us find local drug rehab institutions here in our town. This is for a good cause and for education so I hope you can help me and my group mates. We need to speak with these organizations/centers. Thanks!
Asked by annelise d - Thu Sep 6 04:36:01 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Interesting topic! Since I like helping people who want to learn more about drug addiction and rehabilitation, feel free to use the sources that I provided below. Good luck to you assignment!
Answered by aimee t. - Thu Sep 6 05:59:58 2007

What are some organizations that help fight against starvation in Africa?
Q. I'm doing a research project on starvation in Africa and organizations that help fight against it. I have found a few, but I need more than I have. Also, more facts about poverty in Africa would be very usefull!
Asked by Momo - Tue Mar 17 17:34:25 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Doctors without borders Feed the children Bread for the world World Vision World Food Program and many more. do a web search with key words like: relief and development, NGO, humanitarian, starvation Africa
Answered by bienaimee - Tue Mar 17 22:24:26 2009

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Newton Today's Choice Resource Center for Pregnancy & Sexual Health was among 20 organizations in the state to receive a grant from The Horizon Foundation ...
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Joy was one of 18 organizations to receive much-needed, albeit small, grants. "It was a great year of lessons learned, tough love and focus. ...
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And prior to serving as executive director for each of those three organizations , he ran a management consulting firm, Kaiser Associates, which helped large ...

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Some . organizations. get it, and some just don't. ASTM International (previously known as American Society for Testing and Materials) is among the . organizations. that practice TOP Management as part of their DNA. ...

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The Yale Daily News is reporting that 16 . organizations. , including American Civil Liberties Union, the American Society of Journalists and Authors, and the International Publishers Association, will chastise Yale University of failing ...

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