Organization

usgb/ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃn/
noun

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

She works for a non-profit organization that helps homeless people.
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  • non-profit organization
  • professional organization
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Shared Purpose

Focus on the common goal or mission that unifies members of the organization.

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The organization promotes global literacy.
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Organized Collaboration

Emphasize how people in an organization coordinate their efforts in a structured manner.

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The environmental organization collaborated on a reforestation project.
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Role Specificity

Understand that in an organization, individuals have specific roles or jobs.

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He joined the organization as a volunteer coordinator.
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