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Meaning
After having discussed organisation, its importance and principles in the previousunit, now we shall explain the meaning and importance of the term “Departmentation” which forms the very basis of the organisation structure of any enterprise.
You have already noticed that organisation involves the dividing and grouping of the works to be performed in the enterprise on some logical basis so that team spirit can be developed. This grouping of activities and employees into various units for the purpose of administration is called departmentation.
Concept and importance
Departmentation is a means of dividing the large functional organisation into smaller, flexible administrative units. It makes grouping of activities into units and sub-units created through departmentation which are known as department, division, section, branch etc. The process of departmentation takes place at all levels in the organisation. At the top level, the break up of functions into activities is called “Primary Departmentation”. Grouping activities into separate units at the middle level is called “Intermediate Departmentation” and at the lower level it is called “Ultimate Departmentation” or “Secondary Departmentation”. Let us discuss some definitions of Departments.
1. According to Louis Allen, “Departmentation is a means of dividing the large and monolithic functional organisation into smaller flexible administrative units.”
2. According to koonts and O’Donnell : “A department is a distinct area, division or branch of an enterprise over which a manager has authority for the performance of specified activities.”
In short, we need departmentation in an enterprise to divide the activities along with authority, responsibility and accountability with sole objective to get the work done smoothly and in the best possible way.
Importance of Departmentation
The importance of departmentation is to facilitate successful operation and to create an environment for effective
After having discussed organisation, its importance and principles in the previousunit, now we shall explain the meaning and importance of the term “Departmentation” which forms the very basis of the organisation structure of any enterprise.
You have already noticed that organisation involves the dividing and grouping of the works to be performed in the enterprise on some logical basis so that team spirit can be developed. This grouping of activities and employees into various units for the purpose of administration is called departmentation.
Concept and importance
Departmentation is a means of dividing the large functional organisation into smaller, flexible administrative units. It makes grouping of activities into units and sub-units created through departmentation which are known as department, division, section, branch etc. The process of departmentation takes place at all levels in the organisation. At the top level, the break up of functions into activities is called “Primary Departmentation”. Grouping activities into separate units at the middle level is called “Intermediate Departmentation” and at the lower level it is called “Ultimate Departmentation” or “Secondary Departmentation”. Let us discuss some definitions of Departments.
1. According to Louis Allen, “Departmentation is a means of dividing the large and monolithic functional organisation into smaller flexible administrative units.”
2. According to koonts and O’Donnell : “A department is a distinct area, division or branch of an enterprise over which a manager has authority for the performance of specified activities.”
In short, we need departmentation in an enterprise to divide the activities along with authority, responsibility and accountability with sole objective to get the work done smoothly and in the best possible way.
Importance of Departmentation
The importance of departmentation is to facilitate successful operation and to create an environment for effective