Organizational
ˌɔːrɡənaɪˈzeɪʃənəl
Definitions
2 meaningsRelating to the way a company, government, or other group of people is structured, or to the activity of organizing something.
ˌɔːrɡənaɪˈzeɪʃənəl
Relating to or characterized by the structuring or arrangement of something.
The company needs to improve its organizational structure to be more effective.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're planning a big party. 'Organizational' means all the things you do to get the party running smoothly—like making a list, assigning tasks, and making sure everyone knows what to do. It's about making things neat and tidy!
👶 For kids: It means making things neat and tidy. Like when you put your toys away in boxes.
More Examples
Organizational change management is vital for adapting to new market trends.
The workshop focused on organizational leadership skills.
How It's Used
"Organizational skills are crucial for effective project management."
"Organizational behavior studies how individuals and groups interact within a company."
"The company is undergoing an organizational restructuring to improve efficiency."
Relating to an organization, especially a business or company.
ˌɔːrɡənaɪˈzeɪʃənəl
Pertaining to an organization or its activities.
Organizational policies ensure compliance with legal standards.
💡 Simply: 'Organizational' also describes things that are about a group of people working together, like a company or a club. It's about the way the group is set up, and how they do things together.
👶 For kids: Things that have to do with a group of people working together.
More Examples
Organizational performance depends on effective communication.
The committee reviewed the organizational structure and found it wanting.
How It's Used
"Organizational culture significantly impacts employee satisfaction."
"Organizational goals should align with the overall business objectives."
Idioms & expressions
organizational chart
A diagram that shows the structure of an organization and the relationships and relative ranks of its parts and positions/people.
"The new employee studied the organizational chart to understand the company's structure."
organizational skills
The ability to plan and arrange things efficiently and effectively.
"Her organizational skills were crucial to completing the project on time."
From 'organize' + '-ational', stemming from the Latin 'organum' meaning 'instrument' or 'tool,' and denoting the act of arranging and structuring something. The suffix '-ational' indicates relating to or characterized by.
The term 'organizational' and its related terms began appearing with increased frequency in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, as businesses and governments grew in complexity.
Memory tip
Think of organizing your desk – it makes things easier to find! Organizational skills are just like that, making processes more efficient.
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Word Origin
Root: organum