Organizing means planning activities in an efficient and effective manner. This is not only an important management function but is also equally important in our day-to-day lives. It is very easy to delay work or to underperform, but as managers we are expected to perform par excellence. This aim is achieved by proper planning of the work to be done, which is the key to better organization. Organizing saves the limited and valuable resources. It is also one step prior to implementation of the plan worked out for carrying on the activities. Organizing is related to preparation for work, carrying on the work with greatest efficiency and post-work housekeeping.
It is rightly said that prevention is better than cure. Preparation before jumping into any task is just like gathering information about the route or about the destination prior to setting off on the journey. Preparation for organizing starts with being proactive towards planning the work. This would involve many activities depending on the task. Some of the common points for preparation are discussed below.
It
is always advisable to gather as much information about the
task expected to be accomplished. This helps in arranging
resources and carrying on the work in a most effective manner.
Effectual decisions can be made in the light of gathered information.
Correct decisions lead us to success and help in maintaining
focus, which is necessary to avoid drifting away from predetermined
objectives. Without the defined objectives, it becomes difficult
to analyze the direction of movement. Decision-making with
the help of gathered information and focusing on the task
to be accomplished, should lead to objectivity. Objectivity
decides the velocity. |