Unorganization

Unorganization
See also
Organization life cycle Front line management Centralized organizational structure Information gap Management information system Vertical communication Impact of information on decision-making Just in time manufacturing Just in time

Unorganization is a process of reducing the scope of formalization in organization by decreasing number of operating procedures, processes, systems, information requirements and reporting activities. It leads to more flexibility, decreases costs and could lead to increase in competitiveness and faster reaction times. Reducing the scope of administrative burdens leads to a significant reduction in the number of problems related to bureaucracy.

This concept should not be confused with disorganization or characteristics of so-called unorganized person known in psychology.

Effects of unorganization

• Making decisions based on primary first hand information (less written reports, memos, etc.),
• No need to contact higher authority, in order to obtain formal acceptance of the decision,
• Moving decision-making to a lower organizational level,
• More organizational innovation,
• Reduced scope of administrative burdens
• Significant reduction in the number of bureaucratic problems.

Benefiting from unorganization

A company can use unorganization for its benefit by implementing the following steps:

• Identify areas within the organization where formalization is excessive and not necessary for achieving business objectives.
• Eliminate unnecessary procedures and processes that do not add value to the organization.
• Reduce the number of systems and information requirements that are not essential for business operations.
• Streamline reporting activities to focus on key performance indicators that are critical for decision-making.
• Empower employees to make decisions at the lowest possible level, which will increase flexibility and reaction times.
• Provide training and support to employees on how to work in an unorganized environment.
• Monitor and measure the results of unorganization to ensure that it is achieving the desired benefits.

By implementing these steps, a company can reduce costs, increase competitiveness and improve its overall performance. It can also help to reduce the problems related to bureaucracy, which can lead to more efficient and effective decision making and less frustration among the employees.

See also:

• Adhocracy
• Formalization
• Characteristics of bureaucracy

References

• Weber, M. (1946). Bureaucracy. From Max Weber: essays in sociology, 196-244.
• Blau, P. M. (1956). Bureaucracy in modern society.
• Downs, A., & Rand Corporation. (1967). Inside bureaucracy (p. 264). Boston: Little, Brown.
• Thompson, V. A. (1965). Bureaucracy and innovation. Administrative science quarterly, 1-20.