Organizational

Definition

Organizational pertains to the way in which something is organized, especially in terms of the structure and culture of an entity, such as a company or group.

Parts of Speech

• Adjective

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˌɔrɡənəˈzeɪʃənəl/
• Respelling: or-guh-nuh-ZAY-shuh-nuhl (with "or" as in "or," "guh" as in "gutter," "nuh" as in "nut," "ZAY" as in "day," "shuh" as in "usher," and "nuhl" as in "tunnel")

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃənəl/
• Respelling: or-guh-ny-ZAY-shuh-nuhl (with "or" as in "or," "guh" as in "gutter," "ny" as in "deny," "ZAY" as in "day," "shuh" as in "usher," and "nuhl" as in "tunnel")

In both dialects, "organizational" places the primary stress on the third syllable from the end, "ZAY." The pronunciation remains consistent across both American and British English, focusing on the clear articulation of the syllables in a more complex, multisyllabic word.

Etymology

Derived from the word "organization" which comes from the Late Latin "organizatio", from Latin "organum" meaning "instrument, organ". The suffix "-al" is added to turn it into an adjective form, denoting a relation or pertaining to something.

Derivatives

• Organizationally (adverb form)
• Reorganizational (related to reorganization)
• Preorganizational (before the establishment of an organization)
• Nonorganizational (not related to any organization)
• Disorganizational (causing disruption in organization)

Synonyms

• Structured
• Systematic
• Institutional

Antonyms

• Unstructured
• Chaotic
• Random

Usage

"Organizational" is often used in the context of business and management studies to describe structures, behaviors, cultures, and changes within entities.

• The company underwent major organizational changes this year.
• Her expertise lies in organizational development and team dynamics.

Related Terms

• Management
• Hierarchy
• Infrastructure
• Corporate
• Bureaucratic

Detailed Definition

Adjective

• Relating to Structure or System:Concerned with the way in which various components of an entity are arranged.‍
• Example: They carried out an organizational review to improve efficiencies.

• Pertaining to an Entity's Culture and Behavior: Relating to the internal dynamics, culture, and behavior within an organization.‍
• Example: The seminar focuses on organizational behavior and leadership.

• Concerning Establishment or Formation: Associated with the establishment, formation, or foundation of an entity or group.‍
• Example: She has been with the company since its organizational inception.