ABSTRACT

"Every enterprise has four organizations: the one that is written down, the one that most people believe exists, the one that really exists, and, finally, the one that the enterprise really needs." There are, of course, numerous perceptions of organizations. The personnel specialist may view it as a large organization chart with staff numbers and job descriptions. Many of the demands made on an organization emanate from outside the organization itself. Strategy describes the process of defining how an enterprise's resources can be best deployed for optimal organizational effectiveness. It involves the identification of opportunities in the environment and an awareness of the organization's strengths and weaknesses. Organizational culture is an especially powerful determinant of behaviour. Any organization may be considered a living entity, that is, in a constant state of growth or development. A Healthy Organization is one that values the best possible match of Purpose, Structure, Process, Resources, Reality, and Relationship with the Environment.