Question : The informal organisation offers many benefits. Important among them are given below :
(A) Prescribed lines of communication are not followed. Thus, informal organisation leads to faster spread of information as well as quick feedback.
(B) It helps to fulfil the social needs of the members and allows them to find like-minded enhances their job satisfaction since it gives them a sense of belongingness in the organisation.
(C) It contributes towards the fulfilment of organisational objectives by compensating for inadequacies in formal organisation.
(D) Unity of command is maintained through an established chain of command.
Option 1: (A), (B) and (D) only
Option 2:
(A), (B) and (C) only
Option 3: (A), (B), (C) and (D)
Option 4: (B), (C) and (D) only
Correct Answer: (A), (B) and (D) only
Solution :
Following are the benefits of informal organisation: Prescribed lines of communication are not followed. Thus, informal organisation leads to faster spread of information as well as quick feedback. It helps to fulfil the social needs of the members and allows them to find like-minded people. This enhances their job satisfaction since it gives them a sense of belongingness in the organisation. It contributes towards the fulfilment of organisational objectives by compensating for inadequacies in the formal organisation. (A), (B) and (C) are correct answers.