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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Sun Feb 14 00:35:52 2010

An organization (or organisation — see spelling differences) is a social arrangement which pursues collective goals, controls its own performance, and 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.

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,

  • 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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Sun Feb 7 04:50:34 2010

What national charity organizations sponsor walks, run, ride, or skate marathons?
Q. I'm looking for something like Team In Training or 3Day, but I can't find anything other than those two. I did an 60 mile Walk for AIDS a few years ago and would like to do something like that again. I want an organization that I train for the event (with their assistance, like they have coaches) and that I fundraise for the event at the same time. Any ideas on where to find these organizations??
Asked by libraryn71 - Thu Feb 14 12:15:51 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Team in Training really is the best well-known. The only other one I can think of is the Danskin Women's Triathlons -- I know they are held in at least Austin, Texas and Orlando, Florida.
Answered by Jayne says READ MORE BOOKS - Thu Feb 14 14:19:16 2008

What are some good charities or organizations to donate to?
Q. My fiends and I want to do somewhat of a Secret Santa and buy something and donate to some charities or organizations that help the less fortunate. The only thing is, some of my friends are not in my state. So, what are some good charities or organizations that are located in just about every state?
Asked by Kyle W - Wed Nov 25 11:19:06 2009 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments

A. How about you help someone on kiva.org? These people are trying to improve their situation for themselves and their families in the 3rd World by starting small local projects and businesses. You can help them directly by lending them money, interest free. The risk is actually very low as about 95% of the money is paid back. When you get it back, you help someone else! EDIT: Thanks for clearing that up, RoofingPrincess! Turns out Kiva doesn't charge interest, but Kiva actually deals with microfinance partners on the field and these partners do charge various rates.
Answered by Diet Pepsi Max Fan - Wed Nov 25 11:23:58 2009

are there any organizations that will let me volunteer in Africa during the summer?
Q. I'm a teacher who has summers off for a couple of months and I'm interested in traveling to Africa to do volunteer work. Are they any organizations that I can work with to do this kind of work?
Asked by David M - Tue Apr 24 20:52:48 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I recommend that you contact the Hands On Network. They have a volunteer center affiliate in Africa that can connect you with volunteer opportunities in the area. The affiliate you would likely contact would be Hands On Zimbabwe: shape zimbabwe Trust Office No.8 Student Affairs Building University of Zimbabwe, Box Mp 138 Mt Pleasant, Harare, Zimbabwe Ph: +263 4 303211 Ext 1361 Good luck!
Answered by Brent - Sat Apr 28 20:17:39 2007

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