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What are the common characteristics of an organisation as a system?

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Every system is part of a larger system and, itself, encompasses many sub-systems

Every system has a specific purpose to which all its parts are designed to contribute

A system is complex - Any change in one variable will effect change in others

Equilibrium - A system strives to maintain balance between the various pressures affecting it, internal and external. Some systems experience more pressures to change than others, giving rise to stable and unstable systems.

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Explain the distinction between formal and informal organisation structures

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Formal: Represented by the company organisation chart, the distribution of legitimate authority, written management rules and procedures, job descriptions etc.

Informal: Represented by individual and group behavior