Answer to Question #213863 in Management for vera okrah

Question

Organizations should be absolutely formal.To what extent do you disagree with this statement

Answer 1

A formal organization is one in which each employee is expected to follow a set of rules, as well as specific roles and responsibilities, so that there is no ambiguity about the work and role that each employee is expected to perform, and there is little room for flexibility in terms of working in the company. I disagree that organizations should be formal, despite the fact that the method is solid and effective, allows for easier responsibility fixation, and lacks ambiguity. These organizations are characterized by strict rules and regulations, and every employee is expected to complete their tasks within the framework of these rules and regulations, leaving little room for flexibility because one cannot deviate too much from set rules and regulations, even if it is for the company's benefit.

In the case of humans, you must account for their emotional character because emotions are what distinguishes them from others, yet this feature is sadly overlooked in formal organizations. As an example, if an employee has been doing fantastic work for the last year or two but has been unable to do so for the past month due to family problems and mental stress, the company will take action against the individual for not doing assigned work efficiently, which is incorrect. The company's employees' morale will suffer as a result of this.

Employees' creativity is stifled by this type of organization because, no matter how talented or creative you are in your profession, you can't do much when rules and duties are set in stone. In other words, just as a lion in a circus becomes a source of public amusement, employees in formal companies become resources for completing tasks, and if you strive to be creative, you will either be suppressed or shown the door.