Alternative spellings

  • organisations (note: many in the Commonwealth, especially Canadians, as well as Oxford University Press and many British publishers prefer the 'z'-spelling.)

Noun

organizations

  1. Plural form of organization.
Category: English plurals

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Mon Jul 6 02:29:50 2009

An organization (or organisation — see spelling differences) is a social arrangement which pursues collective goals, which controls its own performance, and which has a boundary separating it from its environment. The word itself is derived from the Greek word ὄργανον (organon [itself derived from the better-known word ἔργον ergon - work; deed - > ergonomics, etc]) meaning tool. The term is used in both daily and scientific English in multiple ways.

In the social sciences, organizations are studied by researchers from several disciplines, the most common of which are sociology, economics, political science, psychology, management, and organizational communication. The broad area is commonly referred to as organizational studies, organizational behavior or organization analysis. Therefore, a number of different theories and perspectives exist, some of which are compatible, and others that are competing.

  • Organization – process-related: an entity is being (re-)organized (organization as task or action).
  • Organization – functional: organization as a function of how entities like businesses or state authorities are used (organization as a permanent structure).
  • Organization – institutional: an entity is an organization (organization as an actual purposeful structure within a social context)

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Mon Jul 6 03:37:34 2009

other organizations such as the Peace Corps or AmeriCorps?
Q. I am interested in a year of service after graduating before going on to law school, and I was trying to find an organization that was more hands-on than the two mentioned above. These organizations are more about setting up a poverty network than physically helping people in poverty, from what I have read anyway, and I am interested in something more direct. Any suggestions, tips, advice? Thanks in advance.
Asked by retropopzero - Sat Mar 15 18:50:35 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Check out the American Friends Service Committee for volunteer opportunites at home and abroad. They are very good. and see this link for ideas on what to do with your life after high school.< >. Habitat for Humanity is another good organization with hands on programs. Good for you and good luck in your future!
Answered by 49rclare@sbcglobal.net - Sat Mar 15 19:07:18 2008

Are there any organizations in Canada that accept the pull tabs from pop cans?
Q. I am looking for a place or organization in Canada that accepts pop tops (pull tabs) from aluminum cans, such as pop or beer. I have been saving them for a while and wanted somewhere to donate, by either mail or dropping them off. I reside near Hamilton, so are there any local organizations i can do this? and or any where in canada i could mail them? thanks!!
Asked by darkarcher_7 - Mon Feb 4 14:15:26 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. You could try checking with a local service club, such as the Lions, Rotary, etc. Some of them collect the tabs to sell as scrap aluminum (the Lions throughout Alberta do, but I'm not sure about the rest of the country.)
Answered by badger123ca - Wed Feb 6 20:55:15 2008

Are there any UK charities or organizations that have an appeal for unwanted Christmas gifts?
Q. I would like to donate all of my Christmas gifts this year to a charity or charitable organization. Are there any organizations that have a special appeal for unwanted gifts?
Asked by Warm Breeze - Tue Dec 25 08:22:41 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Charity shops are the main place to donate unwanted gifts. You could decide to spread the donations throughout a few months. I guess they get overwhelmed in early January. All the charities with shops appeal for unwanted gifts to be donated after Xmas. Very few charity shops can take electrical goods. Best to check first. Those that can usually have someone who s qualified to test the items and make sure they re safe to use. Some charity shops will take them, not to sell in the shop but to be sold to recycling schemes or another use found for them. Children s charities such as Barnardo's, NCH and NSPCC are interested in taking unwanted children s toys and clothing. Local playgroups, children s hospitals, hospices etc might also be… [cont.]
Answered by Tim D - Tue Dec 25 10:26:43 2007

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Moral codes can be produced and enforced through markets or through . organizations. . In particular, Catholic theology can be interpreted as a paradigm of the organizational production of morality. In contrast, the dominant moral codes are ...

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