organisation

8 definitions • 19 examples

a group of people who work together in an organized way for a shared purpose:

the World Health Organization

The article was about international aid organizations.

the planning of an activity or event:

He didn't want to be involved in the organization of/for the conference, although he was willing to attend and speak.

the way in which something is done or arranged

a group whose members work together for a shared purpose in a continuing way:

the National Organization of Women

Labor organizations have contributed heavily to the Democratic campaigns.

arrangement according to a particular system:

An organization by subject rather than by date seems to make sense.

a company or other group of people that works together for a particular purpose:

Most organizations nowadays are under increasing pressure to be more accountable to multiple stakeholders.

a business/trading organization

a consumer/marketing/research organization

a nonprofit/charitable/voluntary organization

a national/international/local organization

a large/big/small organization In today's climate, large organizations are inevitably part of even bigger global networks.

join/work for an organization How long have you worked for the organization?

found/set up/launch an organization In 2006 North Dakota launched an organization which hosts an annual business plan competition and provides assistance to young entrepreneurs.

head/director/member of an organization She's executive director of an organization that promotes Fair Trade.

in/throughout/within an organization Reaching agreement within big organizations is not always easy.

the activity of planning an event or activity:

We specialize in the organization of corporate events.

careful/poor/bad organization According to the report, the firm's problems resulted from poor organization and bad management.

the way in which something is arranged :

The organization and structure of the department needs rethinking.