Individuals achieve more when they coordinate. An organization is a structured group of people who work together under shared rules and goals to accomplish collective purposes that exceed individual capacity.

Organizations formalize roles, authority, communication paths, and resource allocation. They range from small teams to global corporations and public agencies. Structure, culture, and strategy interact continuously; changing one without regard to the others produces friction.

Effective organizations adapt their design as missions and environments change. Bureaucracy provides consistency; excessive bureaucracy stifles initiative. The art of organizing is keeping enough structure for coordination without extinguishing the energy that makes coordination worthwhile.

• Structured group pursuing collective goals
• Defines roles, authority, and coordination mechanisms
• Shaped by strategy, structure, and culture together
• Must balance consistency with adaptability